OM-5vs Sony A7R V
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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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.
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-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
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-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-5 (2022) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-5 | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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