Sony a1 a1 Black 2021
A 50.1MP full-frame stacked CMOS sensor drives 30fps electronic bursts and 8K 30p video, with a 9.4M-dot EVF enabling a blackout-free view. 4.3K 16-bit raw output via HDMI and S-Cinetone expand filmmaking flexibility, while dual CFexpress Type A slots and 5-stop IBIS ensure dependable, stabilized capture. This camera suits sports and wildlife photographers needing high-resolution speed at 30fps, as well as wedding and event shooters leveraging silent shooting and 4K 120p slow motion.
About This Camera
A 50.1MP full-frame stacked CMOS sensor drives 30fps electronic bursts and 8K 30p video, with a 9.4M-dot EVF enabling a blackout-free view. 4.3K 16-bit raw output via HDMI and S-Cinetone expand filmmaking flexibility, while dual CFexpress Type A slots and 5-stop IBIS ensure dependable, stabilized capture. This camera suits sports and wildlife photographers needing high-resolution speed at 30fps, as well as wedding and event shooters leveraging silent shooting and 4K 120p slow motion.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 50.1MP full-frame
- Af points 759
- Burst fps 30
- Video 8K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 652
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong evf (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong af (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 50.1 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 759 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 9437184 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 430 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony a1 a1 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | 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 | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 652 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony a1 a1 | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.6 | 98.9 | 67.9 | 92.2 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 87.6 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.2 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.2 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.7 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.9 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.5 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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