Sony α1
The Sony α1 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera by Sony that was announced on January 27, 2021. The α1 was announced together with the Xperia Pro smartphone, which can be used as an HDR monitor and a 5G transmitter. 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.
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
- 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
- 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