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Sony Alpha 1 II
Sony2024
Sony MirrorlessMount: Sony EReleased 2024

Sony Alpha 1 II

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Sony Alpha 1 II, featuring a 50.1MP Full Frame Exmor RS Stacked CMOS sensor, 30 fps continuous burst, and 8K30 / 4K120 recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
50.1 MP
Max Continuous Burst
30 fps
IBIS Stabilization
8.5 Stops
Battery (CIPA)
520 Shots
Weight
743 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Sony Alpha 1 II

The Sony Alpha 1 II is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 50.1 MP Full Frame Exmor RS Stacked CMOS sensor (35.9 × 24.0 mm) and native Sony E lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 30 fps burst shooting with 8.5 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 8K30 / 4K120 recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
50.1 Megapixel Full Frame Exmor RS Stacked CMOS (35.9 × 24.0 mm) driven by the Dual BIONZ XR + AI Processing Unit image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
759-Point Fast Hybrid AF with AI Recognition with 759 phase-detect points. Captures 30 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 8.5 stops CIPA handshake compensation.
Video & Motion Capabilities
8K30 / 4K120 internal recording at 10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 743g in a 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm body. Features Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, 9.44M-dot OLED EVF (240fps), and CIPA rated for 520 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
50.1 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame Exmor RS Stacked CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
35.9 × 24.0 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony E
Image Processor Engine
Dual BIONZ XR + AI Processing Unit
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
759-Point Fast Hybrid AF with AI Recognition
Phase-Detect Focus Points
759 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
14 fps (Mechanical) / 30 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
30 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-Axis Sensor-Shift — Up to 8.5 Stops (CIPA)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
8K30 / 4K120
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
8K30 / 4K120 at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
9.44M-dot OLED EVF (240fps)
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
520 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
743 g (1.64 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm

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