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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2022
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

The following is a complete overview of the OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The OM System OM-1 was brought out 2 years after the A7R IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the OM System OM-1 scores versus the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 OM System OM-1 A7R IV 
ReleasedFebruary 2022July 2019Newer by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 A7R IV OM System OM-1 

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

 OM System OM-1 A7R IV 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The OM System OM-1 comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the OM System OM-1 vs the A7R IV.

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-1 and A7R IV is 65 and 62 respectively.

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

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-1 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will provide extra detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent OM System OM-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
88
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with OM System OM-1
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (670 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography info
Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
78
better than average battery life (520 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
74
good battery pack (670 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
2 card slots
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (670 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 Vlogging features
Sony A7R IV Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R IV
 OM System OM-1Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model OM System OM-1 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-02-15 2019-07-16
Body design 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1053 567
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 118 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lb) 665 gr (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 520 pictures 670 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLX-1 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch cost $2,199 $3,498