Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Z CAM
E2-F6
Full-frame cinema box with 6K recording, dual native ISO, and EF/PL mount options.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Alpha 1 II is 2 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 1 II
Wins
E2-F6
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 24.4 MP)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
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
E2-F6
112 × 99 × 99 mm
850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
Alpha 1 II is 2mm shorter and 16mm thinner than E2-F6 but it is also 24mm wider.
Alpha 1 II is 107 g lighter than E2-F6.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 1 II · 99mm E2-F6
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
E2-F6
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
E2-F6: 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
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 24.4 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 120 Hz — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-F6
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 99, 99
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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
E2-F6
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K
- ✓Dual native ISO
- ✓ZRAW & ProRes
- ✓Compact box form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Box ergonomics
- –Requires accessories
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 1 II or E2-F6?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for E2-F6 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 II and E2-F6?
Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP and E2-F6 is 24.4 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 II and E2-F6 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-F6 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 1 II or the E2-F6?
Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-F6 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 II and E2-F6?
Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g and E2-F6 weighs 850 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 107 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 II and E2-F6 record 4K video?
Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-F6: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 1 II and E2-F6 weather sealed?
Alpha 1 II: Yes. E2-F6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 II and 640 shots for the E2-F6, giving the E2-F6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499 and E2-F6 at $1,999. The E2-F6 is $4,500 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 Z CAM press materials.