OM-5vs A6100
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-5 (2022) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-5 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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