OM-1vs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this 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
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
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