OM-1vs ZV-E10 II
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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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £679 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| 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, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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