OM-1vs A6100
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £549 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| 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) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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