DJI
Osmo Nano
Ultra-compact modular action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 35MP stills, 4K 60p video, 4K 120fps slow motion, and a Multifunctional Vision Dock.
$299
Released Sep 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 Nano is 9 months newer.
Wins
Osmo Nano
Wins
Alpha 1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AOsmo Nano has lower Weight (52 g vs 743 g)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 × 28 mm
52 g (0.11 lb / 1.83 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo Nano is 79mm narrower, 67mm shorter, and 55mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
Osmo Nano is 691 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm Osmo Nano · 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 Nano: 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 Nano
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 57.3, 29.5, 28
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
52 g vs 743 g — lower 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
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye 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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Nano
Pros
- ✓52g camera body
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K 120fps slow motion
- ✓10m waterproof camera body
Cons
- –Dock is only IPX4
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Smaller battery in camera body
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 Nano or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Nano — 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Nano and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Nano is 35 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 Nano and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Nano does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Nano or the Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Nano reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Nano and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Nano weighs 52 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Osmo Nano is 691 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Nano and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Nano: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Nano and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Nano: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Nano and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Osmo Nano the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Nano launched at $299 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Osmo Nano is $6,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.