Nikon
Df
Retro-styled full-frame DSLR with 16MP sensor, classic dials, and F-mount compatibility.
$2,749
Launch priceReleased Nov 2013
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 11.1 years newer.
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Wins
Df
Wins
Alpha 1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 16.2 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareDf
144 × 110 × 67 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Df is 16mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 8mm wider and 13mm taller.
Df is 33 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 67mm Df · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Df
36 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
860 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Df
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
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
Df
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110, 67
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
710 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 16.2 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Df
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓Classic F-mount lenses
- ✓16MP low-light files
- ✓Compact for FF DSLR
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –16MP resolution
- –Slow AF by modern standards
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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Sony Alpha 1 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Df or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Df — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Df and Alpha 1 II?
Df is 16.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Df and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Df does not have IBIS, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Df or the Alpha 1 II?
Df reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Df and Alpha 1 II?
Df weighs 710 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Df is 33 g lighter.
Do the Df and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Df: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Df and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Df: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Df and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Df the edge.
How much does each cost?
Df launched at $2,749 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Df is $3,750 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.