Sony
Alpha 1
Original 50MP stacked flagship for sports and wildlife pros.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2021
Sony
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
Alpha 1 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 1
Wins
FX6
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 1 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AAlpha 1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AAlpha 1 has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 10.2 MP)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
Alpha 1 is 19mm shorter and 72mm thinner than FX6 but it is also 15mm wider.
Alpha 1 is 153 g lighter than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Alpha 1 · 153mm FX6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 1
129 × 97 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX6
114 × 116 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 1
129 × 81 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX6
114 × 153 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 1
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX6: 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
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128.9, 96.9, 80.8
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX6
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD card
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
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Sony Alpha 1
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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 or FX6?
Alpha 1 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for FX6 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 and FX6?
Alpha 1 is 50.1 MP and FX6 is 10.2 MP, so the Alpha 1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 and FX6 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 and FX6?
Alpha 1 weighs 737 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the Alpha 1 is 153 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 and FX6 record 4K video?
Alpha 1: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. FX6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 1 and FX6 weather sealed?
Alpha 1: Yes. FX6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 and 520 shots for the FX6, giving the Alpha 1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 launched at $6,499 and FX6 at $5,999. The FX6 is $500 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.