OM-1vs A6700
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6700 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £999 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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