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Sony A1 : Specifications and Opinions

The Sony A1 is a mirrorless camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 50.1 megapixels manufactured from 2021. The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 102400 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 30 FPS x 238 RAW, 400 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 7000 €;

33 users have given it an average vote of 9.0 out of 10

Sony A1, compare with:

Sensor
Format	Fullframe, 36 x 24 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	50.1 megapixel
ISO sensitivities	50 - 102400
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/32000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Sony E (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	759
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	30 FPS x 238 RAW, 400 JPEG
Continuos shooting (without autofocus)
Live View	Yes
Dust reduction	Yes
Video mode	8K (7680x4320p) @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	USB-C (3.2)
USB Charging	Yes
Built and notes
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0", 1.44 Mdots, 900 x 600 pixels, articulated
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 0.90x
Viewfinder resolution	2048 x 1536 px
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage, Slot 2	CFExpress Type A
Shutter	Mechanical and electronic
Battery	Li-Ion (Sony NP-FZ100, capacity 16.40 Wh)
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	737 g
Dimensions	129 x 97 x 81 mm
Buy
Sony A1, buy on Ebay

Reviews

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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Banjo911

sent on October 21, 2021

Pros: Impressive shutter speed (if compared to what is available on the market today), fantastic viewfinder, almost at the reflex level (we are almost at the break-even, finally I would say), comfort of the controls (the control rings are direct, simple, mechanically impeccable and fast in the choices), AF-ON button well sized and preponderant that allows the fast localization of the thumb on the back of the camera. Compactness and constructive accuracy, albeit small, is built like a real flagship (those to which we have been accustomed for years of the former duopoly). Fully programmable and customizable, much more than the competition.

Cons: It needs BG with the use of focal lengths from 70-200mm upwards (when, however, the camera is present, it is always compact even with the grip mounted), non-optimal grip and hardness of the tires (the feeling of the SLRs is missing from this point of view), short battery life (you need two to make a whole day especially if you use the evf for the menus and leave it on to appreciate and resume the scene from display), card compartment not made with first-rate material such as that of the entire room. Sony CFA cards too expensive, we are in the order of 200 euros to buy an 80GB one, which the machine drinks in no time (if set to get the 30 fps continuous) and there is no alternative, except to use the SD that are also fast, but not as fast as the CF.

Opinion: I have been using the machine for about a month, and the peculiarities of the same are strongly presented every time you use it. Speaking of general operation, I recognize an AF never found (effectiveness and speed) to date on any ML, which is the predominant part of the machine, along with the sequence of shots per second that it is capable, really impressive. File a little noisy, comparable to that of A7r4, which rescaling recovers on ISO, immense crop available (for those who do naturalistic or sports, 50mpx so no really many), use in APS, if you need, pressing only a programmable, hyper-technological key, you feel you have in your hands a small PC (there are those who like it or not, I'm getting used to it). Combined with the variety of sharp lenses and in an immense range of focal lengths, including compatible ones, it is today the most attractive and least expensive flagship on the market. Until today, it has been an interesting experience to use it (for now I own only 100-400mm and 200-600mm, the fixed F4 is coming), it is a machine that must be tamed and set well, it is not the classic tip and shoot, but for the purpose in which it was born, it sees the resolution of every possible and encounterable limit during a sequence of shots, thanks to its total versatility in the field. If you can, it is to have, definitively (you will fall in love with it). It is the first ML, which is strongly associated with the operation of a reflex flagship. (and finally I would say). But having and proving much more.

Basketsam83

sent on August 07, 2021

Pros: Af system, burst, ergonomics, improved menu, color finally without that dominant green, dynamic range, resolution

Cons: Held at high ISO (normal for 50mpx), compared to the A7r4 does not change much, for the rest I would say nothing.

Opinion: I arrive at Sony A1 after having Sony A7r3, Sony A9, Sony A6600 and Sony A7r4. This machine packs the best of the A9 and A7r4 both in terms of responsiveness and file quality, even improving color and dynamic range. That's why I decided to buy it with the last kidney left. Seriously, even the ergonomics with the new physical rings and the completely revised menu make the difference. Honestly, however, at the photographic level you do the same things with the A9, even the Eye AF system is certainly cool, it is not infallible and therefore does not improve the accuracy in the photographic sequences compared to an A9, or at least I do not notice tangible improvements. The advantage is to have a7r4 and A9 in a body only slightly improved; in my opinion we do not appreciate substantial differences compared to the 2 machines mentioned above, in particular compared to A9 with regard to AF and reactivity. Cool the sensor cover curtain copied from Canon. The whole video sector, which dramatically increases the overall cost I do not care, so the 7300 euros of price list in my opinion are too many and not justified compared to the 5500 of the A9II. Without getting to spend this money to those who approach Sony for photo hunting I highly recommend u 3300 euros of a Sony A9. Leave this beast to fools like me and professionals.

Ceresi Claudio

sent on April 08, 2021

Pros: i don't find any flaws

Cons: nothing

Opinion: what to say I don't think there's anything like that for the time being. the speed of the AF, the burst, the file with an exceptional dynamic range, as far as the video is concerned I do not pronounce as I do not measure . they added the raw compress that I consider very useful, I have not yet used it with cf cards type a so the buffer for the moment is not as great as that of the A9. the menu is not revolutionary as they said it is still very complicated but not impossible.

CanonMaster2233

sent on April 04, 2021

Pros: all!

Cons: Only the electronic viewfinder did not improve enough.

Opinion: I am a wedding photographer and I have been waiting for such a camera for a long time, it combines resolution, speed and lightness. The files are workable with great dynamic range like the Sony sisters, and combines an operational speed that is convenient in reportage and fashion work. Improved interface and more intuitive menu, but after creating my mymenu' it no longer has relevance. I shoot everything in raw without compression to get the highest quality. Then for post-production soon the Rawsie software will release the updated version with which it will be possible to import a 30mb file in cameraraw without loss. Happy to own it.

Photos taken with Sony A1

Chucks away Dorothy

by TimMunsey
68 comments, 5288 views [editors pick]

Golden eagle in the colors of autumn

by Nangi
104 comments, 2067 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

Singing in flight

by 66tonycar
43 comments, 3364 views

Flamingos at dawn Bolognese valleys April 2021

by Ceresi Claudio
32 comments, 1891 views

Siberian against the light

by Nangi
61 comments, 1309 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

Coarse fishing

by 66tonycar
49 comments, 1899 views

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Too big

by 66tonycar
39 comments, 1644 views

Synchronized flight

by 66tonycar
56 comments, 2763 views

Starlings in battle massumatico photo shed

by Ceresi Claudio
26 comments, 2352 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Razor Bill

by TimMunsey
14 comments, 1164 views

Attack, Shooting

by 66tonycar
42 comments, 1246 views

Cuckoo in flight

by 66tonycar
31 comments, 1380 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

Cuckoo

by 66tonycar
46 comments, 1468 views

Cuckoo coming soon

by 66tonycar
27 comments, 1023 views

The King

by Basketsam83
45 comments, 479 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

Morning catch

by 66tonycar
31 comments, 1083 views

Relaxation

by Walter Bertolotti
29 comments, 422 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Hoopoe

by Frank_61
24 comments, 944 views

In the reed...

by 66tonycar
27 comments, 842 views

Savannah Burning

by Roberto M
24 comments, 652 views

HI RES 4.6 MP

Flight with prey

by 66tonycar
26 comments, 892 views

Battle woodpecker giandaia

by Ceresi Claudio
21 comments, 1056 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Adult imperial eagle and young bickering

by Ceresi Claudio
14 comments, 446 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Wedding parade, gift exchange

by 66tonycar
25 comments, 1410 views

...... speechless

by Discus
20 comments, 1020 views

A reversal

by Antino
36 comments, 494 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

The Detachment of Red

by 66tonycar
19 comments, 504 views

Tenderness

by 66tonycar
22 comments, 611 views

Untitled Photo

by 66tonycar
31 comments, 1491 views

YOUNG GOSHAWK

by Maggie
20 comments, 540 views

HI RES 6.8 MP

Alpe di Siusi

by Gianlucasimonella
34 comments, 564 views

HI RES 49.8 MP

Val di Funes early winter

by Onsone
22 comments, 374 views

HI RES 23.8 MP

Black woodpecker

by Francesco Canton
21 comments, 477 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

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Bramito 2021

by Walter Bertolotti
21 comments, 395 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Poppy field...

by Frank_61
9 comments, 1203 views

Mystic river

by Nangi
12 comments, 683 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

Red kite

by Ceresi Claudio
18 comments, 368 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

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