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Sony α1 II
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Typically £4,924–£5,699 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · body only · in stock

£5,699

at Cambrian Photography

Compare with EOS R5 Mark II
  • Full frame sensor: 50.1 MP, Stacked CMOS
  • In-body stabilisation: 8.5 stops, CIPA rating
  • Top video mode: 8K, 4K up to 120p · 10-bit internal
  • Subject-detection AF: 7 subject types, Human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, train, aircraft
  • Electronic viewfinder: 9.44M dots
  • Burst shooting: 30 fps, Electronic; 10 fps mechanical
  • Weight with battery: 743 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed

α1 II overview

The Sony α1 II is a 50.1 MP full-frame mirrorless camera for Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in November 2024.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits vlogging and selfies, video, wildlife and sport, and low light.

New, it sells for £5,699 in the United Kingdom (Cambrian Photography). Over the last 90 days it has usually cost £4,924 to £5,699 new.

Worth comparing it with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z9.

Where to buy the α1 II in United Kingdom

  • Cambrian PhotographyBest price

    New· Body onlyIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Sony E version

    £5,699

    9% off £6,299

    View at Cambrian Photography

More used Sony a1 II on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Things to know

  • 50.1 MP full-frame Stacked CMOS sensor, with in-body stabilisation rated to 8.5 stops.
  • Autofocus recognises people, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, trains and aircraft (759 AF points).
  • Video up to 8K (4K up to 120p), 10-bit internal; mic and headphone jacks.
  • 3.2-inch multi-angle touchscreen; 9.44M-dot electronic viewfinder.
  • Rated for 520 shots per charge (CIPA); USB-C port.
  • 743 g with battery and card; 136 × 97 × 83 mm; weather sealed.
  • 2 card slots (CFexpress A / SD UHS-II + CFexpress A / SD UHS-II).
  • Replaces the α1 (2021).
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United Kingdom today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Vlogging and selfies (multi-angle screen and a mic input)
  • Video (8K, 10-bit internal)
  • Wildlife and sport (30 fps bursts, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, trains and aircraft detection)
  • Low light (full-frame sensor)

From the α1 II's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in Australia: about 22% under the UK price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in GBP at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the α1 II in each market, with an approximate conversion into GBP
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States$6,298≈ £4,705$6,097.95≈ £4,556
United Kingdom(you)£5,699—
Europe——
AustraliaCheapestA$8,669≈ £4,450—
SingaporeS$8,999≈ £5,246—

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), 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.

Used: what it should be worth

We've seen used α1 II prices on 5 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

α1 II: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 31 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between £4,197 and £5,699. Latest typical used £4,197. Latest lowest new £5,699.31 Oct6 Nov£5,699£4,197
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026£3,999£4,197£4,1974
Oct 2026£3,999£4,299£4,2991

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.

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α1 II specifications

Overview

Type
Mirrorless
Announced
Nov 2024
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, 8.5 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, Insect, Vehicle, Train, Aircraft

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
3.2", 2.10M dots
Screen articulation
Multi-angle (tilt + flip)
Touchscreen
Yes

Body & battery

Weight (with battery)
743 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)
136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Battery (CIPA shots)
520
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

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

  • 8.5 stops — more stabilisation than 94% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 50.1 MP — more resolution than 89% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 9.44M dots — a sharper viewfinder than 89% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list
  • 30 fps — faster bursts than 69% of the full frame mirrorless cameras we list

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 Kingdom.

Sony α1 IIThe body.£5,699
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GMSony's own standard zoom at a price that suits this body: 24–70mm covers rooms, street and portraits.£1,399
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZAA bright f/1.4 prime for low light and soft backgrounds, at 50mm.£1,235
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSSReaches 100–400mm for sport, wildlife and faraway detail.£2,149
Total£10,482

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