Sony a7 ILCE7M3/B vs OM System OM-1 Mark II

Sony a7 ILCE7M3/B Black

Sony a7 ILCE7M3/B Black

Sony
29 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 a7 ILCE7M3/B Black

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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
24
OM System
92
Sports Wildlife
Sony
26
OM System
91
Video
Sony
23
OM System
90
Beginner
Sony
37
OM System
88
Photography
Sony
32
OM System
88
Travel
Sony
20
OM System
85
Youtube
Sony
19
OM System
84
Product Photography
Sony
31
OM System
83
Streaming
Sony
17
OM System
80
Vlogging
Sony
13
OM System
77

Specifications

Sony a7 ILCE7M3/BOM System OM-1 Mark II
Sensor
TypeCMOSStacked BSI Live MOS
Sizefull-framemicro-four-thirds
Megapixels24.200000762939453 MP★20.399999618530273 MP
ISO Range50★200
Processor—TruePic X
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
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)—120 fps★
Burst (Electronic)—120 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter—✓★
Video
Max Resolution—4K★
4K FPS—60 fps★
1080p FPS—240 fps★
10-bit—✓★
Log Profile—✓★
RAW Video—✓★
Codec—H.264, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen—✓★
Articulating—✓★
EVF Resolution—5.8M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.79 kg0.51 kg★
Battery Life—520 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—✓★
Bluetooth—✓★
USB—USB-C★
HDMI—Micro HDMI★
Hot Shoe—✓★

Pros & Cons

Sony a7 ILCE7M3/B Black

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average video (25th percentile)
  • Below average display (30th percentile)
  • Below average burst (34th percentile)

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 24 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography