| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha 1 |
| MSRP | $6500 (body only) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 50.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 50.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 32,000 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 102,400 |
| Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode | 4/16 shots |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual BIONZ XR |
| Max Image Resolution | 8640 x 5760 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard, light |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | 2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 759 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Gyroscopic Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,440k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.64" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.90x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.90x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9,437k dot |
| No Blackout Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 25 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 10.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 30.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 30.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG) Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG) Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/400 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3163 |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.5 |
| DxO Overall Score | 98 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [260 to 520 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [200 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [30 to 200 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4332 x 2248 @ 59.94 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | |
| Webcam Functionality | |
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 13 hours |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket Output 1 x RJ45 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Remote Control | via Bluetooth or tethered PC) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.8 x 6.3 x 5.4" |
| Package Weight | 3.22 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life | 530 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
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