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Sony α1
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Launch RRP $6,499 (body only)Used from $3,309.99

Lowest new

$5,888

at Camera Wholesalers

Lowest used/refurb

$3,309.99

at Precision Camera

44% under new

Lowest new today is 9% under launch RRP
Compare with EOS R5
  • Full frame sensor: 50.1 MP, Stacked CMOS
  • In-body stabilisation: 5.5 stops, CIPA rating
  • Top video mode: 8K, 4K up to 120p · 10-bit internal
  • Subject-detection AF: Human, animal, bird, 759 AF points
  • Electronic viewfinder: 9.44M dots
  • Burst shooting: 30 fps, Electronic; 10 fps mechanical
  • Weight with battery: 737 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed

Where to buy the α1 in United States

Show 3 more prices, out of stock included

  • Beach Camera

    Open box · Body only · Out of stock

    Authorized dealer · Sony E version

    $4,200

    View at Beach Camera

  • Helix Camera

    New · Body only · Out of stock

    Authorized dealer · Sony E version

    $5,899.99

    View at Helix Camera

  • Beach Camera

    New · Body only · Out of stock

    Authorized dealer · Sony E version

    $6,198

    View at Beach Camera

Sorted by price, cheapest in-stock first. Some links earn us a commission; it never changes the order.

Price around the world

Cheapest in Australia: about 27% under the US price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate.

Lowest new and used price of the α1 in each market, with an approximate conversion into USD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States(you)$5,888$3,309.99
United Kingdom——
Europe——
AustraliaCheapestA$6,159.99≈ $4,287—
SingaporeS$9,169≈ $7,168—

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-16), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Price history

Price history starts the day we first price this product here; a chart appears after the second day.

Used: what it should be worth

We've seen used α1 prices on 1 day so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Oct 2026$3,309.99$3,309.99$3,309.991

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

Low light & noise

4.2 µm pixels

50.1 MP on a full frame sensor, ISO up to 32,000

Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:

How it stacks up

  • 50.1 MP — more resolution than 91% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 9.44M dots — a sharper viewfinder than 91% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 30 fps — faster bursts than 77% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 530 shots — longer battery life than 64% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list

Compare the α1

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Suggested kit

The body and lenses that fit it natively, picked by focal range and price from our catalog. Lowest new price today in United States.

Sony α1The body.$5,888
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM IISony's own standard zoom at a price that suits this body: 24–70mm covers rooms, street and portraits.$2,399.95
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GMA bright f/1.4 prime for low light and soft backgrounds, at 50mm.$1,298
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS IIReaches 70–200mm for sport, wildlife and faraway detail.$2,999
Total$12,584.95

Lenses for the α1

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Accessories for the α1

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  • Cages & rigs

    Tilta Camera Cage for Sony A7 III/IV, A7S III, A7R III/IV/V, A9/II, A1

    Cheapest cage for the α1 at Pictureline · New

    $58

    View at Pictureline

  • Battery grips & hand grips

    Sony VG-C4EM Vertical Grip for a1, a7 IV, a7R IV, A7R V, a7SIII, and a9 II

    Cheapest grip for the α1 at Pictureline · New

    $409.99

    View at Pictureline

  • L-brackets & plates

    Really Right Stuff L-Bracket for Sony Alpha a1, a7R IV, a7S III, and a9 II

    Cheapest plate for the α1 at Pictureline · New

    $215

    View at Pictureline

  • Speedlights & flashes

    Promaster 2500EDF External Electronic Flash (for Sony - Fits Old Minolta style mount/or Sony A Series Amount Camera's)

    Cheapest flash for this system at Camera Wholesalers · New · 19 options

    $99.99

    View at Camera Wholesalers

  • Wireless triggers

    ProMaster OPTICAL SLAVE TRIGGER-SONY HS

    Cheapest trigger for this system at Helix Camera · New · 10 options

    $19.95

    View at Helix Camera

Reviews

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α1 specifications

Overview

Type
Mirrorless
Announced
Jan 2021
US launch price
$6,499
Lens
Interchangeable

Sensor & image

Sensor size
Full frame
Sensor type
Stacked CMOS
Resolution
50.1 MP
Native ISO
100–32,000
In-body stabilisation
Yes, 5.5 stops

Speed & autofocus

Burst (mechanical)
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps
Fastest shutter (mech.)
1/8,000s
Fastest shutter (elec.)
1/32,000s
AF points
759
Subject detection
Human, Animal, Bird

Video

Max resolution
8K
4K frame rate
120p
10-bit internal
Yes
Internal raw video
No
Mic input
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes

Viewfinder & screen

Viewfinder
Electronic, 9.44M dots
Rear screen
3", 1.44M dots
Screen articulation
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes

Body & battery

Weight (with battery)
737 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)
128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Battery (CIPA shots)
530
Card slots
2 · CFexpress A / SD UHS-II + CFexpress A / SD UHS-II
USB-C
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

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