Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Xtra
Edge
Lightweight 149g action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps, 52ft waterproofing, dual touchscreens, and 180-min battery.
$199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2026
Edge is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 1 II
Wins
Edge
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 10 MP)
- BEdge has lower Weight (149 g vs 743 g)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Edge
71 × 44 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
Alpha 1 II is 66mm wider, 53mm taller, and 50mm thicker than Edge.
Alpha 1 II is 594 g heavier than Edge.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 1 II · 33mm Edge
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Edge
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
12.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Edge: mount data unavailable
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
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
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Edge
Codecs
Adds H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds TiltGuard, MotionMaster
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
149 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
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.
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Edge
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor at $199
- ✓52ft waterproof (no case)
- ✓149g ultra-lightweight
- ✓3-hour battery
Cons
- –No built-in storage
- –Fixed lens
- –No pre-recording
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Sony Alpha 1 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 1 II or Edge?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Edge — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 II and Edge?
Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP and Edge is 10 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 II and Edge have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Edge uses Electronic stabilization (TiltGuard + MotionMaster) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 II and Edge?
Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g and Edge weighs 149 g, so the Edge is 594 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 II and Edge record 4K video?
Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Edge: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 1 II and Edge weather sealed?
Alpha 1 II: Yes. Edge: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 II and 640 shots for the Edge, giving the Edge the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499 and Edge at $199. The Edge is $6,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Xtra press materials.