Sony ILCE-7M5M vs OM System OM-1 Mark II

Sony ILCE-7M5M

Sony ILCE-7M5M

Sony
76 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony ILCE-7M5M

No customer feedback yet

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

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
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Menu usability 2
👎 Missing auto mode 2
👎 Battery charger inclusion 2

Scores

Wedding Events
Sony
84
OM System
92
Sports Wildlife
Sony
84
OM System
91
Video
Sony
75
OM System
90
Beginner
Sony
69
OM System
88
Photography
Sony
84
OM System
88
Travel
Sony
68
OM System
85
Youtube
Sony
81
OM System
84
Product Photography
Sony
78
OM System
83
Streaming
Sony
62
OM System
80
Vlogging
Sony
63
OM System
77

Specifications

Sony ILCE-7M5MOM System OM-1 Mark II
Sensor
TypeBSI CMOSStacked BSI Live MOS
Sizefull-framemicro-four-thirds
Megapixels61 MP★20.399999618530273 MP
ISO Range100★200
ProcessorBIONZ XR2TruePic X
Autofocus
AF Points
759
1,053
AF Type—Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Con
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps120 fps★
Burst (Electronic)30 fps120 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS120 fps★60 fps
1080p FPS240 fps240 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✗✓★
CodecH.264, H.265H.264, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"★3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution9.4M dots★5.8M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.34 kg0.51 kg★
Battery Life—520 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✗✓★
Bluetooth✗✓★
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMI—Micro HDMI★
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Sony ILCE-7M5M

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %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

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography