Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
Garmin
27 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Video
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Garmin Varia RCT715 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average video (21th percentile)
- Below average sensor (26th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average display (26th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 20210.017score per dollar
vs
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 20220.091score per dollar
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022 offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.
