Sony α1
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Sony |
| Type | Full Frame MILC |
| Released | January 27, 2021 |
| Intro price | USD 6,495 (body) |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
| Lens | Interchangeable lens |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | Full Frame |
| Sensor type | Exmor RS CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 × 24.0 mm Full Frame |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| Maximum resolution | 50.1 megapixels 8640 × 5760 |
| Film speed | ISO 100–32000, ISO 50 to 102400 |
| Storage media | Dual Slot CFexpress Type A, SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-II, UHS-I |
| Flash | |
| Flash | External flash |
| Flash synchronization | 1/400s (1/500s APS-C) |
| Compatible flashes | Shoe Mount flash |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
| Shutter speeds | 1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Continuous shooting | 30.0 fps |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | EVF with eye sensor |
| Electronic viewfinder | 0.64" 9.4M dots OLED Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.9 |
| Frame coverage | 100% |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | BIONZ XR |
| General | |
| Video recording | XAVC S, XAVC HS 8K up to 30 fps, 4K up to 120 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps |
| LCD screen | 3.0" 1.44M dots touchscreen variable-angle monitor |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 Li-ion |
| AV port(s) | HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jack |
| Data port(s) | USB C 3.2, LAN, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Body features | Magnesium Alloy Body, Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift, Anti-Dust System |
| Dimensions | 128.9 mm × 96.9 mm × 80.8 mm (5.07 in × 3.81 in × 3.18 in) |
| Weight | 737 g (1.625 lb) including battery and memory card |
| Latest firmware | 3.01 / 15 April 2025[1] |
| Made in |  Thailand |
| References | |
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The Sony α1 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera by Sony that was announced on January 27, 2021.[3] The α1 was announced together with the Xperia Pro smartphone, which can be used as an HDR monitor and a 5G transmitter.[4] The camera became available in March 2021 starting at US$6500 and is aimed at professional photographers and videographers, covering wildlife, sports, action and landscape.[5]
Its successor, the Sony α1 II, was released in December 2024.
Features
- New 50.1MP Exmor RS stacked BSI CMOS sensor
- 30.0 fps shooting with 165 JPEG image buffer (or 155 compressed RAW)
- 120 times per second AF and AE calculation
- Improved electronic shutter with 1.5× less rolling shutter
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization
- 8K30p and 4K120p video[6]
- 240 Hz OLED electronic viewfinder
- Expanded ISO 50–102,400
- Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio interface
- New heat dissipation structure for >30 minute 8K30p/4k60p recording
- Improved dust and moisture resistance
See also
References
- ^ "ILCE-1 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 3.01". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "The One". Sony Alpha. 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Sony announces flagship Alpha 1 mirrorless camera with 50MP sensor and 8K video". GSMArena.com. GSMArena. 27 January 2021.
- ^ Dent, Steve (27 January 2021). "Sony's A1 is a $6,500 50MP camera that shoots 30fps bursts and 8K video". Engadget.
- ^ "The Alpha 1 is Sony's new flagship camera with monstrous specs and a $6,500 price". The Verge. 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Sony reveals Alpha 1 50MP full-frame camera capable of 30fps and 8K". DPReview. 27 January 2021.