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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
65
Imaging
64
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2022
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R III
Photography Glossary

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and A7R II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The OM System OM-1 was unveiled 6 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the OM System OM-1 grades vs the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Sony A7R II

 OM System OM-1 A7R II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022June 2015Fresher by 82 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1229kClearer screen (+391k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the OM System OM-1

 A7R II OM System OM-1 

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R II

 OM System OM-1 A7R II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 has got physical dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the OM System OM-1 against the A7R II.

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-1 and A7R II is 65 and 68 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-1 and A7R II.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The OM System OM-1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will resolve more detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger OM System OM-1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R II Portrait photography information
78
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
MP count great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with OM System OM-1
Street photography with Sony A7R II
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with OM System OM-1
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (520 shots)
has phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery (520 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
62
environment sealing
MP count great (42 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with OM System OM-1
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (520 CIPA)
has double storage slots
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R II
 OM System OM-1Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type OM System OM-1 Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-02-15 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1053 399
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 118 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 gr (1.32 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 520 photographs 290 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLX-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $2,199 $2,913