X-A7vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
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)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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