Sony
Alpha 1
Original 50MP stacked flagship for sports and wildlife pros.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2021
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
Alpha 6700 is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 1
Wins
Alpha 6700
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 1 has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,359,296)
- AAlpha 1 has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- AAlpha 1 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 59 frames)
- AAlpha 1 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- AAlpha 1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 1
129 × 97 × 81 mm
737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
Alpha 1 is 7mm wider, 28mm taller, and 6mm thicker than Alpha 6700.
Alpha 1 is 244 g heavier than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Alpha 1 · 75mm Alpha 6700
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 1
129 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 1
129 × 81 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 6700
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 1
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 6700
✓ 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
Alpha 1
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128.9, 96.9, 80.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 59 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6700
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Max video bit rate
280 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
493 g vs 737 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1.07 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
550 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 1
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked
- ✓30fps burst
- ✓8K video
- ✓Pro AF
Cons
- –Superseded by A1 II
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
Alpha 6700
Pros
- ✓AI-based subject recognition from A7R V
- ✓4K 120p Super35 — outstanding slow-motion
- ✓5-stop IBIS in a compact APS-C body
- ✓10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
Cons
- –Single card slot
- –APS-C sensor — narrower DR vs. full-frame
- –LCD resolution 1.03M dots — below competitors
- –No headphone jack
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 1 or Alpha 6700?
Alpha 1 scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 6700 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 and Alpha 6700?
Alpha 1 is 50.1 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 1 or the Alpha 6700?
Alpha 1 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 and Alpha 6700?
Alpha 1 weighs 737 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 244 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
Alpha 1: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 1 and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
Alpha 1: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 and 550 shots for the Alpha 6700, giving the Alpha 6700 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 launched at $6,499 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6700 is $5,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.