Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Review
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 50.1 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 759 |
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 9440000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.8 kg / 6.1 lbs |
| Battery Life | 530 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 759 | 1053 | 1053 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 2767 | 609 | 1160 | 1660 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 99.1 | 90 | 88.7 | 67.2 | 94 | 82.3 | 82.4 | 92.4 | 94.1 | 89.3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 86.6 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98.4 | 57.2 | 95.8 | 99.2 | 92.7 | 92.4 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.4 | 88.1 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 97.6 | 63.6 | 96.8 | 82.3 | 82.4 | 92.4 | 84.1 | 82.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.7 | 95 | 95.9 | 79.4 | 94.9 | 97.7 | 96.4 | 82.3 | 0 | 92.4 | 94.1 | 93.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.7 | 86.6 | 74.2 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 54.8 | 87.6 | 82.3 | 92.7 | 92.4 | 94.1 | 95.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.5 | 99.7 | 81 | 39.6 | 92.7 | 82.3 | 0 | 92.4 | 94.1 | 99.6 |