Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 6.3 years newer.
Wins
Z7
Wins
Alpha 1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 9 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z7
134 × 101 × 68 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Z7 is 2mm narrower and 15mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 4mm taller.
Z7 is 158 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 68mm Z7 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Z7
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z7
Nikon Z
90+
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
Z7
Subject recognition
Adds People
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 67.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
585 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓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.
Z7
Pros
- ✓45MP
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Z mount
Cons
- –Single slot
- –Older AF
- –Superseded
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 wildlife, Z7 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Z7 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Z7 and Alpha 1 II?
Z7 is 45.7 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z7 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Z7 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z7 or the Alpha 1 II?
Z7 reaches 9 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z7 and Alpha 1 II?
Z7 weighs 585 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Z7 is 158 g lighter.
Do the Z7 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Z7: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z7 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Z7: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the Z7 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z7 launched at $3,399 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Z7 is $3,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.