Finally, we have the leaked image of the upcoming Sony FX3 Cinema camera. Earlier the name of the camera was surfaced over the FCCID registration document. The design of the camera looks very compact and impressive. Although the camera is missing a regular mode dial button from the top, as we generally see in Sony Alpha series cameras. We will soon publish the detailed core specification of the camera as we get it.
Sony registered a new Cinema E-mount FX3 camera at FCC. The model code name of the camera is ILME-FX3. Sony FX3 is said to be an affordable cinema camera, although the core specs and price not available yet. Right now, Sony has two FX cinema cameras namely the FX6 and the FX9. Despite FX6 high price, it’s one of the best sellers of B&H Store.
Sony recently registered a new camera at a wireless certification agency. The Model Code of the camera is WW356015. So, now we have a total of 5 New cameras in the announcement pipeline from Sony. Take a look at the list of Sony to be announced cameras.
1. Sony Upcoming Camera Models list
“WW447485” with 5GHz Wi-Fi (Higher End camera)
“WW728473” 5GHz Wi-Fi (Higher End camera)
“WW356015” 2.4GHz (RX series or APS-C Mirrorless)
“WW186333” 2.4GHz (RX series or APS-C Mirrorless)
“WW111327” 2.4GHz (RX series or APS-C Mirrorless)
In general, when Sony registers a camera, they take less than 3 months of time to announce the product officially. Rest depends on the Sony Marketing team when they want to announce the product.
For example, the Sony A7s III announcement was intentionally delayed by the marketing team due to the absence of proper market competitors in that category.
Sony does, incremental updates when they feel they have very limited competition. That’s why the Sony A7 IV camera RX100 series updated was delayed and the same in the case of the RX10 and RX1 series. This year we will have the announcement of the Sony A7IV and RX100 VIII camera, but again with limited updates in the core specs.
3. A Major Update to the Sony APS-C Mirrorless line-up coming
As per the latest rumors we have, we will see a Major core specs update in the Sony APS-C Mirrorless camera line-up. A week ago, a rumor surfaced over the web related to the upcoming Sony A7400 / Sony A6400 II camera with a built-in IBIS unit and 4:2:0 10bit internal recording. But, the rumor looks not so credible to us, so we haven’t decided to publish that 😉
More updates are on the way, we will publish them soon.
Sony A1 vs Canon R5 Specification Comparison – Sony announced a brand new Sony A1 Mirrorless camera with a newly developed 50MP sensor. We are comparing the core specification of the Sony A1 and the Canon EOS R5 camera.
1. Sony A1 Camera Image Sensor with Stacked BSI CMOS tech
Sony A1 camera features a newly developed 50MP Stacked BSI Hybrid CMOS sensor. The Canon EOS R5 uses a 45MP Conventional DPAF CMOS sensor. We have very little difference in resolution of both the camera. As you all know, BSI sensors are known for better low-light performance. However, we will soon publish the High ISO test between the two cameras and will also update this article.
Sony A1
Canon EOS R5
Lens Mount
Sony E
Canon RF
Camera Format
Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 50.5 Megapixel
Effective: 50.1 Megapixel
Actual: 47.1 Megapixel
Effective: 45.0 Megapixel
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type
BSI CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
35.9 x 24 mm
36 x 24 mm
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw, HEIF
JPEG, Raw, HEIF
Bit Depth
14-Bit
14-Bit
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
2. ISO Range, Shutter, Metering Method, and much more…
THE standard ISO sensitivity of the Canon R5 camera is more than that of the Sony A1 camera. But, with the Sony A1 camera you can push the base ISO up to 50. Which will bring an enormous amount of details inside the camera, and really very helpful for professional Landscape shooters.
Canon EOS R5 features TOP LCD display panel and DSLR styled body controls
3. Best Camera for Sports Photography Sony A1
The Canon R5 brings AF support to 20 fps continuous shooting mode. Now, moving a step forward Sony captures 30FPS while maintaining the Full 50MP sensor resolution.
High-Speed Shooting up to 20 fps in Canon EOS R5. The EOS R5 can capture fast-moving subjects in high-speed burst. At up to 12fps with a mechanical shutter and up to 20fps with a silent shutter, the EOS R5 can capture the split-second details between a subject’s movement.
Sony A1 offers 50.1 megapixels at up to 30 frames/second – The α1 offers an extraordinary combination of high resolution and blazing speed. Ultra-fast readout from the 50.1-MP sensor allows continuous bursts at up to 30fps with AF and AE tracking using the electronic shutter. Perfect for sports or any situation where the critical action is over in an instant.
New Features added inside the Sony A1 camera
Anti-distortion Shutter
The newly developed algo of Fast sensor readout minimizes still-image distortion when using the electronic shutter2. The BIONZ XRTM engine and a large buffer achieve about 1.5x less distortion than the α9 II.
Flash sync with the electronic shutter
For the first time in an α camera, electronic shutter flash sync is possible thanks to high readout speed from the stacked CMOS sensor. All electronic shutter advantages remain available for flash shooting.
Dual driven shutter drive for flash sync up to 1/400 s.
The world’s first5 dual driven shutter system allows flash sync up to 1/400 s., making it easier to capture dynamic action, and opening the door to new creative possibilities.
Sony A1
Canon EOS R5
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, 100 to 32000 (Extended: 50 to 102400)
Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 100 to 102400)
Shutter Speed
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Second
Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter
1/32000 to 30 Second
Bulb Mode
1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter
1/8000 to 0.5 Seconds
Electronic Shutter
Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP
Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP Mechanical Shutter
Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG)
Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP
Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP
Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 12 fps at 45 MP for up to 180 Frames (Raw) / 350 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter
Up to 20 fps at 45 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording
Yes
Yes
Self-Timer
2/5/10-Second Delay
2/10-Second Delay
4. Auto Focus, Canon still Lead with DPAF II
Canon features a total no of 5940 AF points in its sensor. These overall AF points are grouped into 1053 AF zones. In Sony A1 camera we have a total of 759 AF points in the sensor supported by 425 contrast-based AF points.
AF coverage has been expanded to approximately 100% × 100% of the image area of Canon EOS R5 whereas in Sony we have 92% coverage and less density of AF points compared to the R5 sensor.
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points
Phase Detection: 759
Contrast Detection: 425
Phase Detection: 1053
Autofocus Sensitivity
-4 to +20 EV
-6 to +20 EV
5. 8k Video Capable Mirrorless Camera saga
Canon EOS R5 knows of overheating issue in its 8k video mode, however, after the latest firmware update, the camera now allows you to record 2X more time in a single run. Canon EOS R5 overheating chart below
Sony A1 uses an A7S III Heat sink unit, Now the Sony A1 camera down samples 8.6K footage from a 50MP sensor whereas the Sony A7S III uses a 12MP sensor. So. how much capable the Sony A1 heat sink unit is capable of we will know soon once the camera reached in the hand of real-world users. There are now a few confirmed reports by the first Sony A7S III reviewers that the camera has an overheating problem in the bright midday sun.
4k from 8k (Canon R5) and 5.8k (Sony A1): As you can see, the HQ 4k footage of Canon EOS R5 is being created from an 8k oversampled file, so it contains an enormous amount of fine details captured by the sensor. Sony A1 uses 5.8k oversampled footage to create 4k video.
Sony A1
Canon EOS R5
Recording Modes
H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 280 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [200 to 400 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [30 to 200 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [100 to 280 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [50 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [60 to 200 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [16 to 100 Mb/s]
Raw 12-Bit
DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [2600 Mb/s] H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [680 to 1300 Mb/s]
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [680 to 1300 Mb/s]
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [170 to 1880 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [170 to 1880 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [28 to 230 Mb/s] H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [470 to 1300 Mb/s]
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [470 to 1300 Mb/s]
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [120 to 1880 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [120 to 1880 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [12 to 180 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
Raw 16-Bit
4.2K (4264 x 2408) up to 59.94p 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i
4:2:2 10-Bit
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94p
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94p
Viewfinder of the new Sony A1 camera feature 9 Million resolution , Sony uses class leading viewfinder display in it’s A1 camera.
Viewfinder Type
Electronic (OLED)
Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size
0.64″
0.5″
Viewfinder Resolution
9,437,184 Dot
5,760,000 Dot
The weight same but physically Canon EOS R5 is highly large compared to Sony A1.
Battery
1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 430 Shots)
1 x LP-E6NH Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.07 x 3.81 x 2.74″ / 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7 mm
5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46″ / 138 x 97.5 x 88 mm
Weight
1.6 lb / 737 g (Body Only)
1.62 lb / 738 g (Body with Battery and Memory)
6. Verdict
Sony has better sensor technology, a usable AF system (not as good as Canon EOS R5), and faster continuous shooting speed. On the video side, we do have better heat management (as promised by the camera maker) with 8k video capability. The only difference now left is the price, if you’re ok with the Sony price tag then go and buy the Sony A1. Otherwise if you are a photographer and with limited video requirements, you can go with Canon EOS R5.
Official sample images of the Sony A1 is now available. As you can see above the 100% pixel peeper view of the Sony A1 bald eagle image. The noise level of the camera is very well controlled by BSI CMOS sensor.
One more 100% scale view of the Sony A1 sample image.
Sony A1 Studio Test Sample
In-Studio sample image of Sony A1, you can see the enormous amount of details and sharpness we are getting when we have a controlled light environment with us.
Sony A1 8k Offical Sample video is now available. The Sony A1 official press Release is here with full specs. The Sony A1 is the world’s first full-frame camera to feature a 50MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor. To Enable 8K video recording Sony added a dual BionXR image processor to manage the 8k video files. Not, only that the camera also offers 16bit RAW video via HDMI. Take a look at the 4K sample video of Sony A1.
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