The Sony α1 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera by Sony that was announced on January 27, 2021.[2] The α1 was announced together with the Xperia Pro smartphone, which can be used as an HDR monitor and a 5G transmitter.[3] 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.[4]

Sony α1
Sony α1
Overview
MakerSony
TypeFull Frame MILC
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-27)
Intro priceUSD 6,495 (body)
Lens
Lens mountSony E-mount
LensInterchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
SensorFull Frame
Sensor typeExmor RS CMOS
Sensor size35.9 × 24.0 mm Full Frame
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution50.1 megapixels
8640 × 5760
Film speedISO 100–32000, ISO 50 to 102400
Storage mediaDual Slot CFexpress Type A, SD, SDHC, SDXC
UHS-II, UHS-I
Flash
FlashExternal flash
Flash synchronization1/400s (1/500s APS-C)
Compatible flashesShoe Mount flash
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speeds1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Continuous shooting30.0 fps
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF with eye sensor
Electronic viewfinder0.64" 9.4M dots OLED Viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification0.9
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorBIONZ XR
General
Video recordingXAVC S, XAVC HS
8K up to 30 fps,
4K up to 120 fps,
1080p up to 120 fps
LCD screen3.0" 1.44M dots touchscreen
variable-angle monitor
BatteryNP-FZ100 Li-ion
AV Port(s)HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jack
Data Port(s)USB C 3.2, LAN, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Body featuresMagnesium Alloy Body, Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift, Anti-Dust System
Dimensions128.9 mm × 96.9 mm × 80.8 mm (5.07 in × 3.81 in × 3.18 in)
Weight737 g (1.625 lb)
including battery and memory card
Made in Thailand
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References

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  1. ^ "The One". Sony Alpha. 27 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Sony announces flagship Alpha 1 mirrorless camera with 50MP sensor and 8K video". GSMArena.com. GSMArena. 27 January 2021.
  3. ^ Dent, Steve (27 January 2021). "Sony's A1 is a $6,500 50MP camera that shoots 30fps bursts and 8K video". Engadget.
  4. ^ "The Alpha 1 is Sony's new flagship camera with monstrous specs and a $6,500 price". The Verge. 27 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Sony reveals Alpha 1 50MP full-frame camera capable of 30fps and 8K". DPReview. 27 January 2021.
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