Sony
Alpha 1
Original 50MP stacked flagship for sports and wildlife pros.
$6,499
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Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
50.1 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
32,000
Burst
30 fps
4K
120 fps
IBIS
5.5-stop
Weight
737 g
Battery
530 shots
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Sensor size
Sony Alpha 1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
129 × 97 × 81 mm · 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Excellent- · 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 759 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Excellent- · 8K recording for future-proof footage
- · 4K 120p slow-motion
Landscape
Excellent- · 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
Travel
Good- · 737g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Good- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 50MP stacked
- ✓ 30fps burst
- ✓ 8K video
- ✓ Pro AF
Cons
- – Superseded by A1 II
- – Very expensive
- – Large files
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony Alpha 1