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Main info

  • 50,1 MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
  • 8K 7680 × 4320 30p video recording
  • Up to 30 fps photo shooting
  • 729 phase-detect & 425 contrast-detect AF points
  • 0.64" 9.43 million dot OLED EVF
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Sony continues to challenge the limits of conventional imaging tools with innovative technology that delivers an unprecedented combination of resolution and speed plus intuitive operation. The α1 offers new dimensions of imaging performance as well as efficient workflow, giving the user new creative freedom.

50.1 megapixel Exmor RS™ image sensor
The α1 features a full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS Exmor RS™ sensor with 50.1 effective megapixels and integrated memory. In addition to delivering outstanding image quality, this allows the α1 to shoot continuously at up 30 frames per second while offering fast, precise phase-detection AF and top-quality 8K movies with full-frame 8.6K oversampling for the first time in the α series. Unprecedented performance for a new era of image making.

Advanced BIONZ XR engine boosts speed by up to 8x
The α1 features a revised system architecture with greatly enhanced processing performance from image capture through all signal processing stages. Processing latency is minimized while image processing power is dramatically increased for extraordinary image quality. User interface, network, and file management processing is distributed so that fast, stress-free control response is maintained regardless of real-time processing load.

Continuous shooting at up to 30fps
High-speed readout from the 50.1-megapixel image sensor and a large buffer memory makes it possible to shoot up to approximately 165 full-frame JPEG images or 155 full-frame compressed RAW images at up to 30 frames per second with the electronic shutter while maintaining full AF and AE tracking performance. This can be a huge confidence-booster when timing is critical for sports and other moving subjects.

Silent, vibration-free electronic shutter
The electronic shutter operates silently, without mechanical noise, which can be disruptive when shooting sports or events in a quiet environment. The electronic shutter is also vibration-free, minimizing the likelihood of vibration-induced blur and further contributing to superior image quality. And since it has no moving components, the electronic shutter is much more durable than any mechanical counterpart.

Anti-flicker shooting with electronic shutter
High-speed readout from the new image sensor has made it possible to provide Anti-flicker Shooting with an electronic shutter for the first time. This enables blackout-free shooting, up to 120 AF/AE tracking calculations per second, up to 30fps continuous shooting, silent shooting, and other advantages of the electronic shutter without flicker issues when shooting under fluorescent, LED, or other flicker-prone types of artificial light.

Blackout-free shooting
The α1 viewfinder does not black out when an exposure is made, so you have an uninterrupted view that allows smooth, seamless framing and tracking, even during continuous shooting. High readout speed from the new image sensor makes it possible to refresh the live-view EVF display 240 times per second while shooting continuous bursts, overcoming the distracting time lag that is usually associated with EVF viewing.

759 point full-area phase detection AF
759 phase detection points in a high-density focal plane phase-detection AF system cover approximately 92% of the image area, ensuring accuracy and unfailing focus in scenes where focusing might otherwise be difficult. The 759-point focal plane phase-detection AF system works with a 425-point contrast AF system to ensure precise AF operation in any environment.

High resolution and sensitivity with 15-stop dynamic range
The α1 employs highly efficient noise-reduction processing to deliver extraordinary resolution from its 50.1 effective megapixel image sensor. That resolution is complemented by high sensitivity with low noise, plus approximately 15 stops of dynamic range at lower sensitivities for smooth, natural gradations from shadows to highlights.

Wide sensitivity range
Even with this sensor's high pixel count, its back-illuminated structure, gapless on-chip lenses, AR-coated seal glass and other original imaging technologies work with the new BIONZ XR image processing engine to deliver high resolution and low noise throughout a wide sensitivity range: ISO 100–32000 standard, expandable to ISO 50–102400.

5-axis optical in-body image stabilization for a 5.5-step shutter speed advantage
A high-precision stabilization unit and gyro sensors plus optimized image stabilization algorithms achieve up to a 5.5-step shutter speed advantage, maximizing the quality of the high-resolution images derived from the camera's 50.1-megapixel sensor. The α1 also features an Active Mode that offers outstanding stabilization for handheld movie shooting.

New Real-time Eye AF bird mode
In addition to Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, the α1 employs high-level subject recognition technology to provide Real-time Eye AF for birds. Select the bird to be tracked, and the camera will automatically detect and focus on that bird's eye, whether the bird is still or in flight. Optimized algorithms ensure that tracking is maintained even if a sitting bird suddenly takes flight, or the framing suddenly changes.

Stunning realism with 8K 30p movies
For the first time in the α series, the α1 offers 8K 30p XAVC HS recording with 8.6K oversampling for extraordinary resolution and realism. Combined with superior α1 AF, gradation, and color reproduction performance, 8K resolution brings the world to life. 8K footage is also ideally suited to flexible 4K editing. Low-bit-rate proxy files with HD resolution can be recorded simultaneously with 8K.

S-Log3 and 10-bit HLG deliver extra depth
The S-Log3 gamma curve makes it possible to achieve 15+ stops of dynamic range, while the S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine color gamut settings make it easy to match α1 footage with footage shot on the VENICE digital cinema camera, PXW-FX9, and other professional camcorders. An HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile is also provided, allowing direct playback on an HDR (HLG) compatible TV without the need for color grading.

4K movie recording at up to 120 frames per second
The α1 offers in-camera 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second33. Extraordinarily smooth 5x (max.) slow-motion imagery34 at 4K resolution provides new expressive capability. In addition to supporting 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, this feature can be used with efficient Long GOP inter-frame compression or high-quality Intra (All-I) intra-frame compression.

Built-in Wi-Fi supports 2 x 2 MIMO
Built-in wireless LAN allows communication on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, the latter with 2x2 MIMO support (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) for industry-leading speed. Dual antennas ensure reliable communication, even with the camera's durable magnesium alloy chassis. 5-GHz communication can be a notable advantage for news and sports shooters who need to deliver with reliable speed.

Fast USB Type-C and 1000BASE-T network connections
A USB Type-C® connector that supports fast SuperSpeed USB 10-Gbps (USB 3.2) data transfer is provided. This makes high-speed PC Remote (tethered) data transfer available for smooth handling of large image files. The α1 also has a built-in 1000BASE-T LAN connector for high-speed, stable data transfers, including remote shooting. FTPS (File Transfer over SSL/TLS) is supported, allowing SSL or TLS encryption for increased data security.

High-resolution viewfinder with the widest view in its class
A 9.44 million-dot (approx.) electronic viewfinder with high-definition OLED display and refined optics delivers the highest resolution in its class. It also offers 0.90x viewfinder magnification, a 41 ° diagonal FOV, and a 25-mm high eyepoint for clear, low-distortion viewing from corner to corner. This advanced viewfinder also features up to 240fps refresh rate with UXGA FOV for super-smooth display.

Two CFexpress Type A-compatible media slots
The α1 has two media slots that both support UHS-I and UHS-II SDXC/SDHC cards as well as new CFexpress Type A cards for higher overall capacity and faster read/write speeds. CFexpress Type A cards are ideally suited to high-speed continuous still shooting, as well as high-resolution, high-bitrate movie recording. Recorded stills and movies can be saved to the memory media in numerous ways, to match a wide range of applications and needs.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
50.1
Megapixels
50 megapixels
Sensor size
Full frame
Sensor type
Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 24 mm
Full frame
Full frame
Yes
Crop factor
Aspect ratio
3 : 2
16:9, 4:3, 1:1 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
8640 × 5760
Smallest image size
4320 × 2880
Imaging processor
BIONZ XR
ISO
100 – 32 000
Expandable ISO 50 – 102 400
Dust removal
Yes
Colour space
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Rec. ITU-R BT.2100

Bayonet

Camera body mount
Sony E-mount
Compatible lenses
Sony FE lenses
Sony E lenses (in crop mode)
Sony A-mount lenses + Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX lenses (with optional A-mount adapter)
Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX objektiivid (adapteriga)

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Sony SteadyShot Inside
Stabilization axis
5-axis
Stabilizer performance
5.5 stops

Focusing

Focusing sensor
Hybrid TTL contrast detection and phase detection
Autofocus points
759 phase-detection points
425 contrast-detection points
AF sensor working range
-4 – 20 EV
Autofocus modes
Auto
Single
Continuous
DMF (direct manual focus)
Manual
Manual focus assist
Focus Peaking
Focus magnification
Focus lock
Yes
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
With AF-L/AE-L button
Focus point selection
Wide
Zone
Center
Flexible spot
Expanded flexible spot
Tracking
Face detection
Yes
Eye-AF
Autofocus micro adjustment
Yes with LA-EA3 adapter
AF assist light
Yes

Exposure metering

Metering
1200-zone evaluative metering using CMOS sensor
Metering range
-3 – 20 EV
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
Light areas
AE lock
Yes
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
With AE lock button
Exposure compensation
±5 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Exposure bracketing
Yes
3, 5 or 9 frames
1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter
Electronically-controlled
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Electronic front curtain shutter
Yes
Shutter speed
1/8000 – 30 sec
1/32 000 – 30 sec (electronic shutter)
Bulb
Silent shooting
Yes

Shooting

Exposure modes
iAuto
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual
User (3)
Movie
Drive modes
Single
Continuous (Super high)
Continuous (High)
Continuous (Medium)
Continuous (Low)
Self-timer 10 sec
Self-timer 5 sec
Self-timer 2 sec
Self timer continuous
Bracketing
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
30 fps [Electronic shutter]
10 frames/sec [Mechanical Shutter]
JPEG+RAW
Yes

White balance

White balance metering
Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor
White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Shade
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Flash
Underwater
Color temperature (2500 – 9900 K)
Color filter
WB Bracketing
Yes

Movie recording

Video recording
8K UHD 7680 × 4320
4K UHD 3840 × 2160
Video resolution
[8K UHD] 7680 × 4320 30p
Other formats
8K UHD (7680 × 4320) 30p/25p
8K UHD (7680 × 4320) 24p
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 120p/100p
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 60p
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 30p/25p
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 24p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 240p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 120p/100p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60p/50p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p/25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
Slow motion video
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 120p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 240p
Bitrate
[8K UHD] 400 Mbps
[4K UHD] 400 Mbps
Log picture profiles
S-Log3
HLG
S-Gamut3
Duration
8K: up to 30 minutes
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone
HDMI output
16-bit
[4.2K] 4264 × 2408 60p

File types

JPEG
DCF 2.0
EXIF 2.32
MPF
HEIF
RAW
Sony ARW 4.0 vorming
Movie format
MP4 (Video: XAVC S (H.264/MPEG4-AVC); Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
MP4 (Video: XAVC HS (H.265/MPEG-H-HEVC); Audio: Linear PCM Stereo

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
Electronic
Viewfinder type
OLED
Screen dots
9 437 184
Viewfinder size
0.64''
Coverage
100%
Magnification
0.90×
Dioptre correction
-4 – +3

LCD monitor

Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
2.95
Screen dots
1 440 000
Articulation
Tiltable
Touch screen
Yes
Adjustments
Brightness (5 levels)
Live View
Yes

Storage

Memory card slots
2
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDHC (UHS-II)
SDXC
SDXC (UHS-II)
CFexpress Type A

Flash

Flash type
None
Flash modes
Auto
Fill flash
Slow sync
Rear curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
High speed sync
Flash exposure compensation
±3 EV
1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
External flash
External flashguns with ADI / Sony TTL support
Flashguns with standard hot shoe in manual mode
Hot shoe
Yes
X-Sync
1/500 sec

Interface

USB
1 × USB-C 3.1
Video
HDMI (Type A)
Sound
3.5 mm headphones out
3.5 mm microphone input
Remote controller interface
Sony Multi-Terminal
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
5 GHz
2.4 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC
Yes
Other connections
PC terminal
LAN terminal
Flash Sync

Features

GPS
No
Electronic level
Yes
Panorama
No
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
Yes

Power source

Battery
NP-FZ100 lithium battery
Battery life
530 shots (CIPA)

Body

Materials
Magnesium alloy body
Weather sealing
Weather- and dustproof
Color
Black
Height (mm)
96.9
Width (mm)
128.9
Depth (mm)
80.8
Weight (with battery and memory card)
737 g
Kit
Body only
Package contents
Camera
Lithium battery NP-FZ100
Battery charger BC-QZ1
Cable tie
Shoulder strap
Body mount cover
Hot shoe cover
Eyepiece cap
USB-C cable

Product codes

EAN
4548736130708
Manufacturer code
ILCE1B.CEC

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