OM-3vs Sony RX100 VII
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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.
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-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 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-3 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om-3 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-3 (2024) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g (with battery) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-3 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
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