Mirrorless cameras · Ranked #6 of 11 · Best for pros who need top autofocus and speed

Sony A1 II

85
Highly rated
Average of 6 professional reviews
6 of 6 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 80–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 85.2 · 5 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 86

Sony A1 IIImage: Sony

6 professional reviewers tested the Sony A1 II, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Engadget and 3 more

The catch: It is very expensive for a modest update.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    A mind-blowing camera for pro sports and wildlife shooters with excellent autofocus and speed.

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  2. 90
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2024

    A refined flagship with great design, speed and image quality, though only a modest update.

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  3. 88
    EngadgetHands-on review · 2025

    Engadget calls it Sony's best camera, with excellent autofocus, stabilisation and handling, but a mild upgrade that is expensive and weak on RAW video.

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  4. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A tank-like flagship with superb image quality and speed, a workhorse for enthusiasts and pros.

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  5. 80
    PCMagHands-on review · 2024

    A fantastic refresh with better ergonomics and smarter autofocus, but the price is hard to justify when the Nikon Z8 does as well for less.

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  6. 83est.
    CameralabsNo printed score · Hands-on review

    Cameralabs finds it a very capable flagship but only a modest refresh, with little reason for A1 owners to upgrade.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality3 of 6
Performance3 of 6

What critics dislike most

Price4 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Sony A1 II worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. It is very expensive for a modest update.

Do critics agree about the Sony A1 II?

Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Trusted Reviews) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 10 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Sony A1 II?

Price (4 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Sony A1 II?

The Fujifilm X-T5 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.