It's official, Sony's next camera will be the A1 II – potentially its most powerful mirrorless camera yet

Sony A1 camera alongside A1 II text on black background

The original Sony Alpha 1 alongside Sony's live event reveal (Image credit: Sony / Future)

Sony's latest flagship mirrorless camera will be revealed next week
Live event is on Nov 19 at 9am EST / 2pm GMT (Nov 20 at 1am AEST)
Set to replace the Alpha A1

Sony has officially revealed that the A1 II will be its next mirrorless camera through a live event announcement on its website and social media channels – the event will take place on November 19 at 9am EST / 2pm GMT (that's November 20 at 1am AEST).

The second-generation model will succeed Sony's current flagship, the Alpha A1, which was launched back in January 2021, and is set to become the most powerful and versatile Sony mirrorless camera ever.

Details of what we can expect from the A1 II are thin on the ground, although Sony Alpha Rumors suggests that it could be a minor update of the A1, which at launch cost $6,500 / £6,500 / AU$10,499 for the body only.

The next best professional mirrorless camera?

The Sony Alpha A1 was the first professional camera of its kind to boast a high-resolution sensor for superb detail and fast frame-rates to capture the moment for high-speed action.

Previously, pros would have to choose between detail or speed, but suddenly they had a 50MP camera that could shoot up to 30fps. It was a genuine game-changer that set a new bar for hybrid cameras.

Closeup of the vari-angle screen of the Sony A9 III — The A9 III (above) was Sony's last professional camera – and the A1 II could inherit some of its design and features. (Image credit: Future)

Since then, Sony's rivals have got in on the game with cameras such as the Nikon Z8 / Z9 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II / Canon EOS R1. The Z8 and EOS R5 Mark II look like particularly good value now, so it'll be interesting to see what price tag (and potential upgrades) Sony gives the A1 II.

All will be revealed during Sony's live event on November 19 / 20, so do mark it in the diary if you're interested to learn about the A1 II and where it might rank among the best mirrorless cameras.

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Tim is the Cameras editor at TechRadar. He has enjoyed more than 15 years in the photo video industry with most of those in the world of tech journalism. During his time as Deputy Technical Editor with Amateur Photographer, as a freelancer and consequently editor at Tech Radar, Tim has developed a deeply technical knowledge and practical experience with cameras, educating others through news, reviews and features. He’s also worked in video production for Studio 44 with clients including Canon, and volunteers his spare time to consult a non-profit, diverse stories team based in Nairobi. Tim is curious, a keen creative, avid footballer and runner, and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in Kenya and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other.