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
Sphra360
8K 360-degree camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, 100MP panoramic photos, 5K single-lens mode, 10-bit X-Log, 105GB built-in storage, and Bullet Time up to 240fps.
$329
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Sphra360 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 1 II
Wins
Sphra360
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BSphra360 has lower Weight (181 g vs 743 g)
- BSphra360 has higher AF frame coverage (360 % vs 94 %)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BSphra360 has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 50.1 MP)
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
Sphra360
36 × 81 × 61 mm
181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
Alpha 1 II is 100mm wider, 16mm taller, and 22mm thicker than Sphra360.
Alpha 1 II is 562 g heavier than Sphra360.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 1 II · 61mm Sphra360
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Sphra360
36 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Sphra360
36 × 61 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Sphra360: 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Sphra360
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, 360 Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
181 g vs 743 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
360 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Resolution
100 MP vs 50.1 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Sphra360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video, 100MP 360 photos
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor with f/1.9
- ✓5K 60fps single-lens mode
- ✓105GB built-in + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –~100 min battery
- –360° stitching needed
- –10m waterproof only
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Alpha 1 II or Sphra360?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Sphra360 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 II and Sphra360?
Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP and Sphra360 is 100 MP, so the Sphra360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 II and Sphra360 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Sphra360 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 II and Sphra360?
Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g and Sphra360 weighs 181 g, so the Sphra360 is 562 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 II and Sphra360 record 4K video?
Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Sphra360: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 1 II and Sphra360 weather sealed?
Alpha 1 II: Yes. Sphra360: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 II and 640 shots for the Sphra360, giving the Sphra360 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499 and Sphra360 at $329. The Sphra360 is $6,170 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Xtra press materials.