Control Panel on the Sony A1 II?
Unlike some professional cameras, the Sony A1 II does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the Sony A1 II

Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the A1 II. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.2 inches and offers a resolution of 2,100,000 dots. The panel is touch sensitive.
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9437k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2100k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fully flexible screen | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Sony A1 II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was officially introduced in November 2024 and is equipped with a full frame sensor. It offers a resolution of 49.8 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $6,499.

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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Sony A1 II to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.

| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sony A1 II | 9437 | n | 3.2 / 2100 | full-flex | Y | 1/8000s | 30.0/s | n | Y | |
| 2. | Leica SL3 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2333 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | n | Y | |
| 3. | Sony A1 | 9437 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 30.0/s | n | Y | |
| 4. | Sony A7C R | 2360 | n | 3.0 / 1037 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0/s | n | Y | |
| 5. | Sony A7R II | 2400 | n | 3.0 / 1229 | tilting | n | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | n | Y | |
| 6. | Sony A7R III | 3686 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 7. | Sony A7R IIIA | 3686 | n | 3.0 / 2340 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 8. | Sony A7R IV | 5760 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 9. | Sony A7R IVA | 5760 | n | 3.0 / 2340 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 10. | Sony A7R V | 9440 | n | 3.2 / 2100 | full-flex | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 11. | Sony A9 III | 9440 | n | 3.2 / 2100 | full-flex | Y | 1/80000s | 120.0/s | n | Y | |
| Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
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| Camera Model | Sony A1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Sony E mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | November 2024 | |
| Launch Price | USD 6 499 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | Stacked BSI-CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24.0 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 862 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.2 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 49.8 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 8 640 x 5 760 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 4.16 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 5.78 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 8k/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 32 000 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 50 - 102 400 ISO | |
| Image Processor | Dual BIONZ XR | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9437k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2100k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fully flexible screen | |
| V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 30 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 500 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | CFexA or SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
| UHS card support | UHS-II | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | |
| USB Connector | USB 3.2 | |
| HDMI Port | full HDMI | |
| Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
| Headphone Socket | Headphone port | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | Sony NP-FZ100 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 520 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
136 x 97 x 83 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.3 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 743 g (26.2 oz) | |
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