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-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
Alpha 1 II is 4.5 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 1 II
Wins
E2-S6
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 1 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 30 fps)
- BE2-S6 has higher Max video bit rate (300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- 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
E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
Alpha 1 II is 2mm shorter and 39mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 45mm wider.
Alpha 1 II is 347 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 1 II · 122mm E2-S6
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× 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
E2-S6
Canon EF
300+
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
Alpha 1 II
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
ISO min (native)
100 vs 500 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
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
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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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-S6?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 II and E2-S6?
Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 II and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 1 II or the E2-S6?
Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 II and E2-S6?
Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 347 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 II and E2-S6 record 4K video?
Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the Alpha 1 II and E2-S6 weather sealed?
Alpha 1 II: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $4,504 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.