Sony a1

Sony a1 is Sony's Pro Mirrorless digital camera originally released on January of 2021. The camera has a 50MP, BSI-CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 8640 x 5760.

The a1 is ranked #6 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all round #6 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. You can check our Advanced camera search to get camera results based on your personal factors.

Below is a graph of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.

The Sony a1 has a history of related cameras. Listed below, you can see all older and latest models alongside important specifications.

You can check the a1 from various angles in the gallery here.

Below is a collection of pluses and minuses of the Sony a1 based on factors that are typically seen as crucial in a digital camera.

The dimension of the sensor on the Sony a1 is 35.9mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 862 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 8640 x 5760 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Sensor stabilization is better than digital stabilization since the latter can cause cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 50MP and has a standard ISO range of 100 to 32000. This ISO can be expanded electronically to 50 to 102400. RAW photos are saved so the user has wider margin for error.

The image below illustrates the a1's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The a1 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is shown in green.

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To get an idea of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Sony a1 weighs 1.62 pounds (737 grams / 26.00 ounces) & the measurement of the camera is 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8"). The weight of general Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 grams and the Sony a1 is very similar as compared with various competitors.

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Below is a photo of the Sony a1 besides a soft drink so you're able to get a sense of its scale.

The top view here will show the button arrangement on the a1.

The a1 fits the Sony E mount and has 170 lenses available for purchase. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our collection which will fit the a1.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS50mmf/1.2375g

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T E 24mm F1.8 ZA24mmf/1.8 225g

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Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC20mmf/1.8497g

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS24-240mmf/3.5-6.3 780g

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO85mmf/5.6 291g

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro100mmf/2.8570g

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Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE18mmf/2.8145g

The a1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that have NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You are able to copy images and usually adjust settings without the hassle of connecting physically to the camera.

A few applications even provide a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't near the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it can be connected to an external display. The majority of cameras will allow you to recharge the battery with the USB port.

The highest video quality on the Sony a1 is 7680 x 4320 and you can shoot in XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264 and H.265 file format. 4320p is a great quality for video. You can crop to Full HD to get improved video. Beware of the huge file sizes and ensure you have got decent SD cards that have fast write speeds. The body does feature both headphone and mic socket making it extremely valuable whilst capturing sound.

Sony a1 has got environment sealing which makes it a very good pick for use during challenging locations. This can be especially beneficial when you are uncertain about the conditions you may face during outdoor photography.

The Sony a1 has a 3 inch tilting display supporting a resolution of 1,440 thousand dots.

Moreover the display is touch friendly so you can set focus point plus change settings with your fingers.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Sony a1 are the following:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 9,437 thousand dots
• Coverage 100%
• Magnification 0.9x

Viewfinders can be pretty beneficial during bright outdoor conditions which may make the camera screen washed out and very difficult to see.

Sony a1 continuous shooting speed is 30.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/8000 sec. The camera also has silent electronic shutter of 1/32000 sec. Beware that the electronic shutter can produce "rolling shutter" under certain conditions.

Sony a1 has external flash ability but with missing inbuilt flash. The max flash sync speed is 1/400 sec.

Sony a1 has both Phase Detect AF as well as Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more faster & exact when compared to Contrast Based focusing. The camera has Face detection which is valuable for people photography.

The Sensor has 759 focus points to pick from. Sony a1 has tap to focus. You are able to use your fingers to change where you focus. It also includes Tracking AF for moving objects. Sony a1 includes manual focusing if needed during low light situations or you need to have more exact focusing control.

The battery power (NP-FZ100) in the Sony a1 is made to last for 530 photos based on the CIPA requirements which is above the usual ın comparison with its category. The typical Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X features the highest (870) battery life within this category of cameras.

Listed below is a listing of Pro Mirrorless cameras that come with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
a1 vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
a1 vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
a1 vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
a1 vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
a1 vs M11700 yesnono

The following bar chart indicates a summation of the Sony a1 for specific kinds of photography. To learn more, have a look at the specific section below.

The Sony a1 receives a points total of 88 which is wonderful, and means the camera is a superb option for portraits. Photographing portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimension, support for RAW photos & ability to utilize external flash.

Having a tremendous points tally of 79, the Sony a1 is a brilliant fit for street photography. A good street photography camera comes with a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A terrific sports photography points tally of 90 means the Sony a1 is a terrific pick for photographing sports. A camera really should have good tracking and shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is really crucial when getting a camera for travel. All things considered, the Sony a1 gets a very good 73 as a travel camera which is a good fit to take with you on your trips.

For anyone planning to purchase a digital camera for landscape photography, the most vital factor is going to be image quality. The Sony a1 and it's awesome score of 88 for a landscape camera is a great choice in the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging should offer a moving display screen, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Considering all things, the Sony a1 is just not appropriate as a vlog camera as it gets a horrible rating of 36.

If you are searching for replacements to the a1, below is a selection of the highest placed cameras that fall in to the category of Pro Mirrorless.

The line chart just below provides you a bird's eye view of the a1 vs it's top scored rivals suggested previously.

These are some more cameras you may see as alternative options. To review a thorough comparison, click the "compare" link.