Sony a7S III
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Sony a7S III
The Sony A7S III is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier hybrid camera, especially for video, with exceptional low-light performance, 4K 120p, and 10-bit color. Users highlight its autofocus, image quality, and value for the price, though some note overheating issues, a plastic feel, and the lack of a charger. A few mention the 12MP sensor as a limitation for stills, but most find it sufficient for their needs.
Pros
- Exceptional low-light performance
- 4K 120p video recording
- 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Compact and lightweight body
Cons
- Overheating during long recordings
- Plastic build feel
- No charger included
- 12MP sensor limits stills resolution
- No per-channel audio controls
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent low-light performance
- Intuitive menu system
- Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
- No Auto mode
- External battery charger not included
- Expensive external charger
- Learning curve for new users
- Rubber charging port cover may wear out
Scores
Specifications
| Sony a7S III | OM System OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 12.100000381469727 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Con |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 510 shots | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7S III
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average sensor (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.