Sony Mirrorless Cameras a1 II
A 50.1MP stacked CMOS sensor enables 30fps blackout-free bursts with an AI autofocus system that locks onto subjects with notable precision, making it a standout for speed and resolution. The body features improved ergonomics over its predecessor, with a more comfortable grip and better button placement for extended shoots, while also capturing 8K video. This camera is best for professional sports and wildlife photographers who need uncompromising speed and resolution in a single body.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong video (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average af (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | 35.9 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 50 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Mirrorless Cameras a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 50MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 493 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 658 | 609 | 1160 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Mirrorless Cameras a1 II | 30.8 | 33.8 | 83.5 | 83.8 | 85 | 66.2 | 44.7 | 62.9 | 59 | 69.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.8 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.1 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.2 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.1 | 82.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 82.3 | 92.4 | 97.1 | 95.6 | 97.8 | 98.9 | 92.1 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 77 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.3 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Adorama 1 offer From $9,978
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Usage Scores
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