OM-3vs Sony A7R V
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
View Sony A7R V
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
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-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-3 (2024) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g (with battery) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-3 | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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