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Sony Alpha 1 (a1 / Alpha a1 / α1)

Quick information
Brand Sony 2021
Model Alpha 1
Released Year 2021
Type Mirrorless Cameras
Series Alpha
Color
  • Black
  • Green
  • black
Compatible Mountings Sony E
Autofocus Yes
Photo Sensor Resolution
  • 50 MP
  • 50.1 MP
Video Resolution
  • 2160p
  • 8K
  • 1080p
File Format
  • RAW
  • JPEG
Status Active
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Overview

The Sony Alpha 1 is a high-end mirrorless camera featuring a 50.1-megapixel full-frame Exmor RS CMOS sensor with stacked design. It supports 8K video recording at 30fps and 4K video up to 120fps, showcasing advanced imaging capabilities. The camera utilizes the BIONZ XR image processor, ensuring exceptional processing speed and low latency. It incorporates a powerful autofocus system with 759 phase-detection AF points covering 92% of the frame for precise subject tracking. Additionally, the Alpha 1 boasts a high-resolution 9.44 million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder and a 30fps continuous shooting speed with AF/AE tracking. Built with robust magnesium alloy construction, it supports both CFexpress Type A and SD card slots for versatile storage options.

Specifications

Built-In Media
  • Sony Alpha 1 Camera
  • FE 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens
  • and accessories
  • Camera Body & Lens
  • Battery
  • Battery Charger
  • Body Cap
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Digital MI Shoe Shotgun Microphone with Beamforming Technology for Three switchable directivities - ECM-B10
Are Batteries Included
  • Yes
  • No
Remote Included No
Series Number 1
UPC
  • 192223221420
  • 192223221338
  • 192223177840
  • 192223221109
Item Height
  • 6 inches
  • 5.5 inches
  • 8.5 inches
Manufacturer Sony
Connectivity Technology USB
Wireless Technology Wi-Fi
Video Output HDMI
Total USB Ports 1
Total Video Out Ports 1
Shooting Modes
  • Movie
  • Automatic
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Macro
  • Manual
Digital-Still Yes
Movie Mode Yes
Image Capture Type Stills & Video
Night vision No
Auto Focus Technology Contrast Detection
Focus Features
  • Hybrid
  • Autofocus
Autofocus Points
  • 425
  • 120
  • 759
Focus Type
  • Auto Focus
  • Manual and Auto Focus
  • Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
  • Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
  • Automatic AF (AF-A)
Autofocus Yes
Aspect Ratio
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
File Format
  • RAW
  • JPEG
Effective Still Resolution
  • 50.1 MP
  • 50 MP
JPEG Quality Level
  • Fine
  • Normal
Dynamic Stops 15 Stops
Bit Depth
  • 14 Bit
  • 10 Bit
Total Still Resolution
  • 50.1 MP
  • 5E+1 MP
Maximum Focal Length
  • 70 Millimeters
  • 50 Millimeters
Lens Type
  • Telephoto
  • Standard Zoom
  • Full-Frame E-mount Lens
Zoom
  • Optical Zoom
  • Digital Zoom
Camera Lens
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens
  • FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens
  • FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Minimum Focal Length
  • 7E+1 Millimeters
  • 24 Millimeters
  • 5E+1 Millimeters
Number of Diaphragm Blades
  • 11
  • 9
Metering Methods
  • Evaluative
  • Spot
Exposure Control
  • Program
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Program (P) mode
  • Aperture Priority (Av or A) mode
  • Shutter Priority (Tv or S) mode
  • Manual (M) mode
  • Automatic (Auto) mode
  • Program (P)
  • Aperture Priority (Av or A)
  • Shutter Priority (Tv or S)
  • Manual (M)
Self Timer 10 seconds
Crop Mode
  • Full Frame
  • Full Frame (3:2)
Display Type
  • OLED
  • LCD
Dots Per Screen
  • 9.44m-dot
  • 944000
Display Fixture Type
  • Tilting
  • Fixed
Touch Screen Type Capacitive
Display Resolution Maximum
  • 50.1MP
  • 50.1 MP
Has Color Screen Yes
Memory Slots Available 2
Write Speed
  • 30 fps
  • 30 fps (continuous shooting)
  • 100 MB/s (video recording)
  • 60 MB/s
  • up to 312 MB/s
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class
  • UHS-II U3 or UHS-II V90
  • U3
  • UHS-II or higher
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type
  • SDHCI
  • SD
  • USB
Compatible Mountings Sony E
Sensor Type
  • BSI CMOS
  • CMOS
Image stabilization Digital
Expanded ISO Minimum
  • 80
  • 100
Photo Sensor Resolution
  • 50 MP
  • 50.1 MP
Photo Sensor Size Full Frame (35mm)
Minimum Shutter Speed
  • 0.00025 seconds
  • 1/30 seconds
  • 0.03333333333333333 seconds
  • 0.002 seconds
Form Factor
  • Mirrorless
  • Compact
Special Feature Image Stabilization
Color
  • Black
  • Green
  • black
Item Weight
  • 7.4 Pounds
  • 5.81 Pounds
  • 5.8 Pounds
  • 6.1 Pounds
  • 5.75 Pounds
Video Resolution
  • 2160p
  • 8K
  • 1080p
Viewfinder
  • Electronic
  • LCD screen
Flash Modes
  • Automatic
  • Auto
  • with potential additional modes like On
  • Off
  • and Slow Synch
  • [List of typical flash modes]
Camera Flash
  • F2.8
  • no flash
Skill Level Professional
Compatible Devices
  • Sony E mount cameras
  • Sony E mount devices
  • devices supporting wireless transfer
  • Sony E-mount
  • Computers
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • External Storage Devices
  • [Partial] Sony E
Continuous Shooting 30 fps
Aperture modes
  • F2.8
  • F1.2-F16
  • F2.8-F5.6
Flash Sync Speed
  • 1/250
  • 1/200
  • 1/250 or faster
Video Capture Format
  • 4k
  • MP4
Expanded ISO Maximum
  • 102400
  • 51200
Battery Weight 0.5 Pounds
Battery Cell Type Lithium Ion
Battery Type
  • Lithium Ion
  • NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Frame Rate
  • 120
  • 30
  • 30 FPS
  • 120 FPS
  • 24/25/30 FPS
Diopter Adjustment Range Description ±3 diopters
Mount Type
  • Tripod
  • Sony E
  • Lens mount
  • Lens Mount
Viewfinder Coverage Percentage 95
Flash Memory Type
  • SDXC
  • SD
Flash Memory Video Speed Class
  • V90
  • UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) or higher
Supported Audio Format AAC
Crop Factor 1
Mounting Thread Type 1/4-20
Has Image Stabilization Yes
Lens Mount Sony E
Lens Construction
  • 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Zoom Lens
  • High-quality construction (G Master series)
White Balance Settings
  • Auto
  • Custom
  • Tungsten
Flash Memory Speed Class
  • UHS-II or higher
  • U3
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum 128 GB
Supported Image Format
  • JPEG, RAW
  • RAW
Real Angle Of View 34.3 Degrees
Delay between shots 0.03 seconds
Processor Description
  • bionz
  • BIONZ XR (next generation)
Battery Capacity 2.28E+3 Milliamp Hours
Shutter Type
  • Rolling Shutter
  • Focal Plane Shutter
Age Range Description Adult
Memory Storage Capacity 128 GB
Shutter Speed Description 1/30 second
Audio Recording No
Digital Scene Transition False
Specific Uses For Product Vlogging
Audio Input Microphone
Audio Output Type External Microphone
Microphone Technology Beamforming

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