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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
65
Imaging
64
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
96
Overall
89

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Introduced February 2022
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R IV
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R V Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The OM System OM-1 was manufactured 8 months before the A7R V so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the OM System OM-1 grades vs the A7R V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 OM System OM-1 A7R V 

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

 A7R V OM System OM-1 
IntroducedOctober 2022February 2022Newer by 8 months
Screen sizing3.20"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1620kCrisper screen (+740k dot)

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

 OM System OM-1 A7R V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The OM System OM-1 has got physical measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the OM System OM-1 compared to the A7R V.

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and A7R V is 65 and 60 respectively.

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

OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-1 and A7R V.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R V will offer you extra detail due to its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged OM System OM-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R V Portrait photography information
78
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
91
has manual focus
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with OM System OM-1
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (520 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
92
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography information
Sony A7R V Travel photography information
78
good battery (520 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
81
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count excellent (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with OM System OM-1
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (520 shots)
has double storage slots
90
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 Vlogging details
Sony A7R V Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has mic support
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Sony A7R V
 OM System OM-1Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type OM System OM-1 Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-02-15 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 20MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1053 693
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 118 187
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lbs) 723 gr (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 520 pictures 600 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $2,199 $3,900