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Alpha 1 II

Name: Sony Alpha 1 II
Brand: Sony
Price: 6499 USD
Availability: InStock

50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.

$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

120 fps

IBIS

8.5-stop

Weight

743 g

Battery

520 shots

Sensor size

Sony Alpha 1 II

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Sony E mount

First-party

270

Third-party

350+

Total available

Mount introduced 2010

Body size

Sony Alpha 1 II

136 × 97 × 83 mm

743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

136 × 97 × 83 mm · 743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

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Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Excellent

8.5/ 10

· 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops
· Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Excellent

9.0/ 10

· 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
· 759 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Excellent

9.5/ 10

· 8K recording for future-proof footage
· 4K 120p slow-motion

Landscape

Excellent

9.0/ 10

· 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints
· Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range

Travel

Good

6.0/ 10

· 743g — manageable for travel
· Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Excellent

9.5/ 10

· 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
· Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair

5.5/ 10

· 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
· IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

✓ 50MP stacked sensor
✓ 30fps blackout-free burst
✓ 8K 30p video
✓ Best Sony AF

Cons

– Very expensive
– Complex menus
– Large files

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony Alpha 1 II

Sensor

Resolution50.1 MP

Sensor typeFull Frame Stacked Exmor RS CMOS

Sensor size35.9 × 24.0 mm

AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR + AI processing unit

ISO

ISO min (native)100

ISO max (native)32,000

ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic

Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec

Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)

AF points / zones759

AF frame coverage94 %

AF low-light limit-4 EV

Eye AFYes

Animal / bird AFYes

Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car/Train, Airplane

Burst

Burst (mechanical)10 fps

Burst (electronic)30 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes

RAW buffer depth200 frames

Video

Max resolution8K

4K max frame rate120 fps

Max video bit rate150 Mbps

Internal RAW videoYes

Log profileS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone

CodecsXAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I, H.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes

IBIS effectiveness8.5 stops

Body

Weight743 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm

Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FZ100

Battery life (CIPA)520 shots

Storage

Card slots2

Card typesCFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF

EVF resolution9,437,184 dots

EVF magnification0.9 ×

EVF refresh rate240 Hz

LCD

LCD size3.2 in

LCD type4-axis multi-angle

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2

HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi

BluetoothYes

Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E