Sony Has the Problem Every Competitor Wants: Its Flagship Was Too Good to Follow

The Sony a1 II has arrived, and it is a fantastic flagship camera. However, while its predecessor was leaps and bounds ahead of the competition, the mirrorless flagship camera race is much closer in 2024 than it was in 2021, and it has left the a1 II in a somewhat awkward position -- it feels like the middle child in a camera series that only actually has two models. [Read More]

Nov 22, 2024 - 08:00
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Sony Has the Problem Every Competitor Wants: Its Flagship Was Too Good to Follow

Two digital cameras are floating against a dynamic background of yellow and orange light streaks. The larger camera is positioned to the left, while a smaller version is on the right. Both cameras have visible lens mounts.

The Sony a1 II has arrived, and it is a fantastic flagship camera. However, while its predecessor was leaps and bounds ahead of the competition, the mirrorless flagship camera race is much closer in 2024 than it was in 2021, and it has left the a1 II in a somewhat awkward position -- it feels like the middle child in a camera series that only actually has two models.

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