Sony
A1 II 2024
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
£5699
new today at Wex Photo Video
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A1 II vs A7S II
Quick take: The A1 II has the highest resolution at 50MP; the A7S II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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
A7S II 2015
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
£381
used today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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.
A7S II — Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking: A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
Who should buy what
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
A7S II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1 IISony · 2024 | A7S IISony · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,699 | £381 usedBest |
| Sensor | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.1MPBest | 12.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3 | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train | Contrast-detect AF, 169 points; limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanicalBest | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g (body only) | 584g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
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
A1 II
A7S II
Portrait
9.0/10
5.8/10
Street
6.6/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.7/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
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Filmmaking
8.2/10
6.2/10
Documentary
8.3/10
5.8/10
Sports & Action
9.3/10
5.2/10
Landscape
8.0/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
9.2/10
5.6/10
Casual
5.3/10
3.5/10
Food
8.5/10
5.2/10
Macro
8.1/10
4.8/10
Architecture
8.4/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
7.2/10
6.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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