OM-1vs A6000
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
Who should buy what
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The a6000 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £249 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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