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Sony A1 Series
Sony's ultimate professional mirrorless — 50MP and 30fps in one body.
The Sony A1 sits above every other camera in the Sony lineup — combining the 50MP resolution of the A7R series with the 30fps burst speed of the A9 series and 8K video capability. It is the definitive statement of what the E-mount system can achieve.
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Generation 1
Sony A1
50MP
8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points
IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
30fps electronic with full AF/AE
~430 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
737g (with battery)
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Current generation
Sony A1 II
50MP
8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion
AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train
8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS)
30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical
~530 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
743g body only
What's new in this generation
- Stabilisation improved (8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS))
- Video: 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion
- Price: +£501 vs previous
All generations at a glance
| Spec | A1 (2021) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5999 | £6500 |
| Resolution | 50MP | 50MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic with full AF/AE | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 737g (with battery) | 743g body only |