OM-1vs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £549 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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