OM System TG-7vs A1
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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VS
Sony
A1 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.
Who should buy what
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
A1 (2021)
- Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
- Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
- Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
- A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything
Quick take: The a1 has the highest resolution at 50mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM System TG-7 (2023) | A1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic with full AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 253g | 737g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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