OM-1vs Sony RX100 VII
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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 RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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