OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs Sony RX100 VII
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
£1999 at Clifton Cameras →
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Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
Used from £595 at eBay →
View Sony RX100 VII
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you 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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the sony rx100 vii 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 | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 120fps with AF tracking | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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