Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black
Combining a 50.1MP full-frame sensor with 30fps mechanical bursts and a 9.4M-dot EVF, this camera resolves fast action in fine detail. The bundled 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens and vertical grip add handling flexibility, while IBIS stabilizes both high-resolution stills and 4K video. It’s tailored for sports and wildlife photographers who demand resolution and speed, provided they accept the 3157g body and lack of weather sealing.
About This Camera
Combining a 50.1MP full-frame sensor with 30fps mechanical bursts and a 9.4M-dot EVF, this camera resolves fast action in fine detail. The bundled 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens and vertical grip add handling flexibility, while IBIS stabilizes both high-resolution stills and 4K video. It’s tailored for sports and wildlife photographers who demand resolution and speed, provided they accept the 3157g body and lack of weather sealing.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 50.1MP full-frame
- Burst fps 30
- Video 4K
- Ibis
- Weight g 3157
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong sensor (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average af (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor RS CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 50.1 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| EVF Resolution | 9440000 |
Build
| Weight | 3.2 kg / 7.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | 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 | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 3157 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 740 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | 33.6 | 99.2 | 60.2 | 85.4 | 58.2 | 68 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 18 | 38.9 | 72.3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.6 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.7 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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