DJI
Osmo Action 6
Flagship DJI action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, variable f/2.0-f/4.0 lens, 8K 30p video, 4K 120p, 38MP stills, and 20m waterproofing.
$379
Released Nov 2025
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Osmo Action 6 is 1 year newer.
Wins
Osmo Action 6
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AOsmo Action 6 has lower Weight (149 g vs 743 g)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo Action 6 is 63mm narrower, 50mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
Osmo Action 6 is 594 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 6 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Action 6: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 6
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
149 g vs 743 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Action 6
Pros
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor
- ✓Variable f/2.0-f/4.0 aperture
- ✓20m waterproof without case
Cons
- –8K has mode limitations
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Small sensor vs compact cameras
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Action 6 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Action 6 — 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 6 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 6 or the Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Osmo Action 6 is 594 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Action 6 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Action 6: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 6 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Osmo Action 6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 6 launched at $379 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Osmo Action 6 is $6,120 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.