OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Sony a6600

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score
vs
Sony a6600

Sony a6600

Sony
88 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 a6600

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Scores

Beginner
OM System
88
Sony
94
Photography
OM System
88
Sony
92
Wedding Events
OM System
92
Sony
90
Sports Wildlife
OM System
91
Sony
85
Product Photography
OM System
83
Sony
91
Video
OM System
90
Sony
84
Travel
OM System
85
Sony
86
Streaming
OM System
80
Sony
85
Youtube
OM System
84
Sony
80
Vlogging
OM System
77
Sony
81

Specifications

OM System OM-1 Mark IISony a6600
Sensor
TypeStacked BSI Live MOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsaps-c
Megapixels20.399999618530273 MP24.200000762939453 MP★
ISO Range200100★
ProcessorTruePic XBIONZ X
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
425
AF TypeSingle AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), ConContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)120 fps★11 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★8 fps
Max Shutter1/320001/4000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★120 fps
10-bit✓★✗
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓★✗
CodecH.264, H.265H.264
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★2.4M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.51 kg0.50 kg★
Battery Life520 shots720 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-C★Micro-USB
HDMIMicro HDMIMicro HDMI Type D
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 a6600

  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 3 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoYoutubeSports Wildlife

Sony a6600 Better at:

BeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyProduct Photography