OM-1vs Sony A7R V
VS
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
View Sony A7R V
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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