Focus Points
759
Weight
737 g
Sensor
Full frame
Video
4320 x 30 fps
Sony a1 features Bionz XR processor, 3" display, 2280 mAh battery, 50.1 MP main camera.
Against the Alpha 7 IV + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, weighs 79g more at 737g, and sports a 50MP main camera versus 33MP. Compared to the Alpha 7 IV + FE 50mm F1.8, the a1 weighs 79g more at 737g, while sports a 50MP main camera versus 33MP. The Alpha a7 III weighs 87g more at 737g, and the Alpha 7 IV + FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weighs 79g more at 737g.
Design
| Type i | MirrorlessSony a1 |
| Viewfinder i | Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Sony a1 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (258 others) |
| Screen resolution i | 1440k dots (11 others) |
| Has a flip out screen i | ✔ (343 others) |
| Viewfinder coverage i | 100% (310 others) |
| Screen Size i | 3" (428 others) |
| Weight i | 737 g |
Optics
| Sensor size i | Full frame (147 others) |
| Lens mount i | Sony ESony a1 |
| Focus points i | 759 (17 others) |
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 50.1 MP (1 other) |
| Maximum expanded iso i | 102400 ISO (63 others) |
| Has sensor shift stabilization i | ✔ (210 others) |
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) i | 30 fps (16 others) |
| Has af tracking i | ✔ (490 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 4320 x 30 fps (16 others) |
| Has phase detection autofocus for videos i | ✔ (240 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (504 others) |
| Has a microphone input i | ✔ (334 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✔ |
| Has a stereo microphone i | ✔ (448 others) |
| Has Timelapse Function i | ✔ (289 others) |
| Movie bitrate i | 600 Mbps (16 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 2 (268 others) |
Battery
| Battery life (cipa) i | 530 shots (2 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (571 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Battery Power i | 2280 mAh (38 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Usb version i | 3.2 (78 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the viewfinder coverage of the Sony a1?
At 100%, the Sony a1 ranks #1 out of 400 — see ranking camera products — one of the Highest viewfinder coverage in this category.
What is the continuous shooting (mechanical) of the Sony a1?
At 30 fps, the Sony a1 is 202% above the category average for continuous shooting (mechanical), ranking #13 out of 562 — see ranking camera products.
What is the focus points of the Sony a1?
At 759, the Sony a1 is 121% above the category average for focus points, ranking #33 out of 482 — see ranking camera products.
How many megapixels does the Sony a1 main camera have?
At 50.1 MP, the Sony a1 is 110% above the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #30 out of 590 — see ranking camera products.
What is the movie bitrate of the Sony a1?
At 600 Mbps, the Sony a1 is 64% above the category average for movie bitrate, ranking #25 out of 222 — see ranking camera products.
How heavy is the Sony a1?
At 737 g, the Sony a1 is 55% above the category average for weight, ranking #499 out of 588 — see ranking camera products.
What is the maximum expanded iso of the Sony a1?
At 102400 ISO, the Sony a1 is 48% above the category average for maximum expanded iso, ranking #66 out of 567 — see ranking camera products.
How big is the Sony a1 battery?
At 2280 mAh, the Sony a1 is 45% above the category average for battery capacity, ranking #30 out of 441 — see ranking camera products.
What is the screen resolution of the Sony a1?
At 1440k dots, the Sony a1 is 21% above the category average for screen resolution, ranking #119 out of 491 — see ranking camera products.
Does the Sony a1 have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Yes, the Sony a1 has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This feature is found in 68% of cameras.
How does it compare?
How does the Sony a1's weight compare to similar camerass?
At 737 g, the Sony a1 trails the Hasselblad H4D 200MS (2.45 kg) by 100%.
How does the Sony a1's maximum expanded iso compare to similar camerass?
At 102400 ISO, the Sony a1 leads the Hasselblad H4D 200MS (800 ISO) by 99%.
How does the Sony a1's continuous shooting (mechanical) compare to similar camerass?
At 30 fps, the Sony a1 leads the Hasselblad X1D (2.3 fps) by 92%.
How does the Sony a1's focus points compare to similar camerass?
At 759, the Sony a1 leads the Hasselblad 907X 50C (117) by 85%.
How does the Sony a1's screen resolution compare to similar camerass?
At 1440k dots, the Sony a1 trails the Hasselblad 907X 50C (2360k dots) by 39%.
How does the Sony a1's movie bitrate compare to similar camerass?
At 600 Mbps, the Sony a1 leads the Sony Alpha 1 II (400 Mbps) by 33%.
How does the Sony a1's battery capacity compare to similar camerass?
At 2280 mAh, the Sony a1 trails the Hasselblad 907X 50C (3400 mAh) by 33%.
How does the Sony a1's screen size compare to similar camerass?
At 3", the Sony a1 trails the Sony Alpha 1 II (3.2") by 6%.
How does the Sony a1's battery life (cipa) compare to similar camerass?
At 530 shots, the Sony a1 leads the Sony Alpha 1 II (520 shots) by 2%.