Sony Alpha 1

50.10 Mpx, Full frame
Currently out of stock

Product details

The 50MP Exmor RS sensor, up to 30 FPS with no blackout, industry-leading 9.44MP EVF with high-speed refresh rate and 5.5-stop IBIS - all thanks to the BIONZ XR processor. With 759 phase-detection and
425 contrast-detection AF points, the camera has wide, high-density autofocus that covers 93% of the frame, with enhanced real-time autofocus technology: real-time tracking autofocus, real-time eye AF (human, animal, bird) and real-time eye AF in video (human only). Never miss the important moments at the right moment again with the Alpha 1. Advanced professional controls: Menu, high-capacity Z-battery, full-size HDMI, Ethernet and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, two CF-Express Type A compatible media slots make this the perfect tool for professionals who want to get the most out of their camera. For flash photographers, the camera is now capable of shooting with a flash sync speed of 1/400 and 1/500 in APS-C mode. Options for videographers: 8K up to 30p 4:2:0 10bit, recording function up to 4k 120p. With the built-in S-Cinetone function and image stabilization in active mode, cinematographers and videographers can achieve cinematic results that rival those of Sony Cinema Line products. Enhanced dust and moisture resistance, highly reliable mechanical shutter with 500,000 shutter cycles, and USB-C 3.2 super-speed port to support power supply - these are the features that make this camera stand out.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
30 FPS
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Camera equipment
Body
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Image sensor format
Full frame
Autofocus type
Hybrid
Item number
14683204

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
ILCE1B.CEC
Release date
26.1.2021

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Metal
Specific material description
Magnesium alloy

Camera properties

Country code
CH
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Camera equipment
Body
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Hot shoe
White balance
Daylight
Fluorescent
Tungsten
umbra
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE
Exposure compensation
± 5 EV
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Closure type
Electric
Mechanical-switch
Self-timer delay
10 s
2 s
5 s
Flash modes
Flash Off

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
50.10 Mpx
Image resolution
8640 x 5760 pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
Full frame
Image sensor size
35.9 x 24 mm
Crop factor
1
Supported page ratios
1:1
16:9
3:2
4:3
Min. ISO sensitivity
50
Max. ISO Sensitivity
102400

Camera lens properties

Optical zoom
4 x

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Resolution
1440000 Pixels
Display functions
Tiltable

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Electric
Viewfinder resolution
9437184 Pixels
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Autofocus type
Hybrid
Autofocus areas
759 x

Performance

Shutter speed
30 - 1/8000 s
Min. shutter speed
30 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/32000 s
Continuous shooting mode
30 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
7680 x 4320 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
8K
Max. refresh rate
30p
Max. frame rate
4K (120fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
CFexpress type A
SD
Number of storage compartments
2

Media formats

Image file formats
HEIF
JPEG
RAW
Video file formats
XAVC S

Durability

Durability
Splashproof
Waterproof
Not waterproof

Connections

Connections
HDMI
Microphone
USB 2.0
USB 3.2
USB-C

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
16.40 Wh

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Cable ties
Housing fastening
Shoulder strap

Product dimensions

Width
128.90 mm
Length
96.90 mm
Height
69.70 mm
Weight
737 g

Package dimensions

Length
24.50 cm
Width
15.80 cm
Height
14.50 cm
Weight
1.72 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Nikon
  • 2.Sony
  • 3.Canon
  • 4.Fujifilm
  • 4.RICOH

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Kodak
  • 5.Nikon
  • 5.Sony
  • 7.RICOH
  • 8.Panasonic

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Easypix
  • 6.Fujifilm
  • 7.Sony
  • 8.Nikon
  • 9.Olympus
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good98/100
Very good96/100Rank 2 out of 5
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