OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Sony FX2 ILME-FX2B_EDI_1

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score
vs
Sony FX2 ILME-FX2B_EDI_1

Sony FX2 ILME-FX2B_EDI_1

Sony
43 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Sony FX2 ILME-FX2B_EDI_1

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Wedding Events
OM System
92
Sony
35
Sports Wildlife
OM System
91
Sony
40
Video
OM System
90
Sony
48
Beginner
OM System
88
Sony
48
Photography
OM System
88
Sony
38
Travel
OM System
85
Sony
29
Youtube
OM System
84
Sony
49
Product Photography
OM System
83
Sony
37
Streaming
OM System
80
Sony
41
Vlogging
OM System
77
Sony
42

Specifications

OM System OM-1 Mark IISony FX2 ILME-FX2B_EDI_1
Sensor
TypeStacked BSI Live MOSBSI CMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsfull-frame
Megapixels20.399999618530273 MP★10.199999809265137 MP
ISO Range200★—
ProcessorTruePic XBIONZ XR
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
No data
AF TypeSingle 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 Shutter1/32000—
Electronic Shutter✓★—
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★—
10-bit✓★—
Log Profile✓★—
RAW Video✓★—
CodecH.264, H.265—
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★3.7M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.51 kg★1.51 kg
Battery Life520 shots★—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓★✗
Bluetooth✓★—
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIMicro 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 FX2 ILME-FX2B_EDI_1

  • Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong evf (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong af (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average sensor (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average affordability (21st percentile)
  • Below average burst (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography