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Zf vs A1 II
Quick take: The A1 II has the highest resolution at 50MP; the Zf is the most affordable.
Where the Zf wins
- Cheaper new: £2,099 vs £5,699
- Weight: 630g (body only)
Where the A1 II wins
- Resolution: 50.1MP
- Burst Rate: 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical
- Battery Life: ~530 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 9.0 vs 8.4
- Wedding & Events: 8.7 vs 8.1
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A1 II 2024
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
£5699
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- Zf 144 × 103 × 49 mm · 710 g
- A1 II 136 × 97 × 83 mm · 743 g
The Zf is 8 mm wider, 6 mm taller, 34 mm slimmer and 33 g lighter than the A1 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
A1 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work: The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
A1 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | ZfNikon · 2023 | A1 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099Best | £5,699 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 50.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 630g (body only)Best | 743g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Zf
A1 II
Portrait
8.4/10
9.0/10
Street
6.5/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
8.7/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.7/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
8.2/10
9.3/10
Landscape
7.0/10
8.0/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
9.2/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.3/10
Food
7.7/10
8.5/10
Macro
7.3/10
8.1/10
Architecture
7.3/10
8.4/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
7.2/10
Fun & simple
4.5/10
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