GoPro
HERO11 Black
GoPro flagship with an 8:7 27MP sensor, 5.3K60 video, HyperSmooth 5.0 with Horizon Lock, dual screens, and 10m waterproof body.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
HERO11 Black
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- AHERO11 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 743 g)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 27.6 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHERO11 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
HERO11 Black is 64mm narrower, 46mm shorter, and 49mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
HERO11 Black is 589 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO11 Black · 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
HERO11 Black: 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
HERO11 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 5.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
154 g vs 743 g — lower 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
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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.
HERO11 Black
Pros
- ✓8:7 sensor for vertical + horizontal framing
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓HyperSmooth 5.0 + Horizon Lock
- ✓Dual LCD screens
- ✓Enduro battery included
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO12/13
- –Fixed lens
- –No burst slo-mo like HERO13
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, HERO11 Black or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for HERO11 Black — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO11 Black and Alpha 1 II?
HERO11 Black is 27.6 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO11 Black and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic), while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the HERO11 Black and Alpha 1 II?
HERO11 Black weighs 154 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the HERO11 Black is 589 g lighter.
Do the HERO11 Black and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO11 Black and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
HERO11 Black: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO11 Black launched at $499 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The HERO11 Black is $6,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Sony press materials.