OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
Sony ILX-LR1
What Buyers Say
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
Sony ILX-LR1
The Sony ILX-LR1 industrial camera has impressive specs like 4:2:2 10-bit video and a shared sensor with high-end mirrorless cameras, but it suffers from critical issues. Users report that it hangs during burst shooting, lacks RAW processing software, and doesn't record gyroscopic metadata. While it's praised as a unique tool for multi-camera and 3D scanning setups, its current limitations make it unsuitable for professional tasks.
Pros
- Impressive video specs (4:2:2 10-bit)
- Shared sensor with high-end mirrorless cameras
- Unique tool for multi-camera and 3D scanning
- Compatible with many FE mount lenses
- Can link image IDs with drone position data
Cons
- Hangs during burst shooting
- No RAW processing software available
- Does not record gyroscopic metadata
- Crops video slightly
- Not suitable for professional tasks yet
Scores
Specifications
| OM System OM-1 Mark II | Sony ILX-LR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 60 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic X | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| 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 |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.51 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony ILX-LR1
- Strong video (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sensor (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.