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Sony a1 IIvsNikon ZR

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Biggest differences

  • Effective pixels

    Sony a1 II leads

    2.04×

    higher is better

    • Sony a1 II50.1 MP
    • Nikon ZR24.5 MP

  • Continuous shooting (electronic)

    Sony a1 II leads

    +50%

    higher is better

    • Sony a1 II30 fps
    • Nikon ZR20 fps

  • Depth

    Nikon ZR leads

    −41%

    lower is better

    • Sony a1 II82.9 mm
    • Nikon ZR49 mm

  • Native ISO maximum

    Nikon ZR leads

    +60%

    higher is better

    • Sony a1 II32,000 ISO
    • Nikon ZR51,200 ISO

Where each one wins

  • Sony a1 II

    • Effective pixels
    • Continuous shooting (electronic)
    • Pre-burst capture duration
    • Max video resolution
    • Viewfinder resolution
    • Screen articulation
    • HDMI port type

  • Nikon ZR

    • Native ISO maximum
    • Raw video recording
    • Screen size
    • Rear screen resolution
    • Weight
    • Width
    • Height
    • Depth

What both have

  • High resolution pixel-shift mode✓
  • Sensor formatFull-frame
  • 4K max frame rate119.88 fps
  • Video bit depth10 bit
  • Log profile support✓
  • Memory card slots2 slots
  • Weather sealingDust and drip resistant
  • USB charging & power delivery✓
  • Minimum operating temperature0 °C
  • Headphone port✓

Every spec

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SpecSony a1 IINikon ZR
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2024-121Not published
Launch price6,499.99 USDNot published
Lens mountSony ENikon Z
High resolution pixel-shift modeYes2Yes
Sensor & Image

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Sensor & Image specs

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Effective pixels50.1 MP24.5 MP
Sensor formatFull-frameFull-frame
Native ISO maximum32,000 ISO51,200 ISO
In-body image stabilization8.5 stops3Not published
Sensor readout speedNot publishedNot published
Sensor type—CMOS
Aspect ratios3:23:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9
Lens & Autofocus

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Lens & Autofocus specs

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Continuous shooting (mechanical)10 fpsNot published
Continuous shooting (electronic)30 fps20 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed8,000 1/sNot published
Pre-burst capture duration1 s40 s
AF subject detectionHuman, animal, bird, insect, car, train, airplaneHuman, animal, bird, car, train, airplane, motorcycle
Video

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Video specs

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Max video resolution8K6K
4K max frame rate119.88 fps5119.88 fps
Video codecsH.264, HEVCHEVC, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW
4K max frame rate (full width)59.94 fps6Not published
Raw video recordingExternal7Internal
Video bit depth10 bit10 bit
Log profile supportYesYes
Video dynamic range (log)Not published15 stops
Viewfinder & Screen

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Viewfinder & Screen specs

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Viewfinder resolution9.44 M dots0 M dots
Viewfinder magnification0.9 xNot published
Screen size3.2 in4 in
Screen articulationMulti-angleFully articulated
Rear screen resolution2.1 M dots3.07 M dots
Handling & Power

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Handling & Power specs

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Battery life520 shots8Not published
Memory card slots2 slots2 slots
Weather sealingDust and drip resistant9Dust and drip resistant
Weight743 g630 g
Width136.1 mm134 mm
Height96.9 mm80.5 mm
Depth82.9 mm1049 mm
USB charging & power deliveryYesYes
Minimum operating temperature0 °C0 °C
Headphone portYesYes
HDMI port typeFull-sizeMicro
Notes on 10 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1Sony a1 II, Release date: Announced 19 November 2024; first retail availability was December 2024.
  2. 2Sony a1 II, High resolution pixel-shift mode: 4- or 16-shot pixel shift composites are merged with Sony's Imaging Edge Desktop PC software.
  3. 3Sony a1 II, In-body image stabilization: 8.5 stops is the CIPA centre rating; 7.0 stops at the periphery.
  4. 4Sony a1 II, Pre-burst capture duration: Pre-capture buffers between 0.03 s and 1 s of frames before full shutter press.
  5. 5Sony a1 II, 4K max frame rate: 4K 100p/120p recording uses a 1.1x crop.
  6. 6Sony a1 II, 4K max frame rate (full width): Full-width 4K tops out at 59.94p; 4K 100/120p requires a 1.1x crop.
  7. 7Sony a1 II, Raw video recording: 16-bit RAW video can only be output over HDMI to an external recorder; no internal RAW recording.
  8. 8Sony a1 II, Battery life: CIPA rating is 520 shots per charge on the rear LCD; 420 shots with the viewfinder.
  9. 9Sony a1 II, Weather sealing: Sony specifies dust- and moisture-resistant sealing; no formal IP rating is published.
  10. 10Sony a1 II, Depth: Sony also lists 72.8 mm depth measured from grip to monitor, excluding the grip protrusion.

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