The Sony Alpha 1 mirrorless camera has launched in India, and the company calls it its most advanced and innovative camera to date. At its core sits a 50.1-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS image sensor paired with the BIONZ XR processing engine. It records video at up to 8K 30fps and uses AI-based real-time tracking to keep subjects in focus automatically.
Sony Alpha 1 mirrorless: key features
The full-frame camera is built for speed and detail. It can shoot 30fps continuous bursts with AF/AE tracking and relies on fast hybrid auto-focus to lock on quickly.
Sony says the Alpha 1 Real-time Eye AF performs 30 percent better than the previous generation. The camera frames shots through an OLED Quad-XGA electronic viewfinder measuring 1.6cm, and composing is also possible on the adjustable 2.95-inch touch TFT display.
- 50.1-megapixel 35mm full-frame stacked CMOS sensor
- Up to 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps video recording
- 30fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking
- 5-axis image sensor-shift stabilisation
- AI-based real-time subject tracking
Video, stills and stabilisation
Beyond 8K capture, the Alpha 1 records 4K at 120fps and offers an ISO range of 100 to 32,000. It can capture 8,640x5,760 pixels at 49.7-megapixel in a 3:2 aspect ratio. Stabilisation comes from a 5-axis sensor-shift mechanism, and long exposure noise reduction is on board as well.
Storage, connectivity and battery
Two card slots accept SD, SDHC (UHS-I/II), SDXC (UHS-I/II) and CFexpress Type A media. The mechanical and electronically controlled shutter includes a silent shooting mode. Connectivity covers a Micro-USB port, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, a 3.5mm mic terminal and a LAN terminal, alongside a built-in microphone and monaural speaker.
A USB Type-C port supports SuperSpeed USB 10-Gbps (USB 3.2) transfer speeds and power delivery. Sony rates the battery at around 430 shots using the viewfinder and around 530 shots using the LCD. Continuous video recording runs for roughly 145 minutes with the viewfinder and about 150 minutes with the LCD screen. For more launches, browse our Sony coverage.
Sony Alpha 1 price and availability
On the Indian website, the Sony Alpha 1 is listed as Available Soon, with no pricing announced yet. In the US it is listed at $6,498 (roughly Rs. 4.73 lakh). The camera is up for pre-orders in the US and shipping starts March 4.
Sony Alpha 1 specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 50.1-megapixel 35mm full-frame stacked CMOS |
| Image processor | BIONZ XR |
| Video | Up to 8K 30fps; 4K 120fps |
| Continuous shooting | 30fps with AF/AE tracking |
| ISO range | 100 to 32,000 |
| Viewfinder | 1.6cm OLED Quad-XGA electronic viewfinder |
| Display | 2.95-inch adjustable touch TFT |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift |
| Storage | Dual slots: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II), CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Micro-USB, USB Type-C (USB 3.2), Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic, LAN |
| Battery (CIPA) | Approx. 430 shots (EVF), 530 shots (LCD) |
