X-A7vs Z7 IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the z7 ii, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Z7 II (2020) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £2,699 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 45.7MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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