OM-1vs FX3
VS
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video 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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — |
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