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OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2022
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The OM System OM-1 was launched 12 months after the FX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the OM System OM-1 matches up vs the FX3 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 FX3

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 FX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022February 2021Newer by 12 months
Display resolution1620k1440kCrisper display (+180k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the OM System OM-1

		

		

			
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Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 FX3 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 features outer measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Contrast the OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the OM System OM-1 versus the FX3.
OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and FX3 is 65 and 62 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-1 and FX3.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the OM System OM-1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern OM System OM-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography advice
Sony FX3 Portrait photography advice
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 focusing manually
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
OM System OM-1 Street photography factors
Sony FX3 Street photography factors
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has touch to focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
OM System OM-1 Sports photography information
Sony FX3 Sports photography information
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery power (520 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery power (600 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
OM System OM-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony FX3 Travel photography highlights
78
 good battery power (520 shots)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
71
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 selfie friendly display
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX3 Landscape photography highlights
81
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery power (520 shots)
 has double storage slots
77
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
OM System OM-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony FX3 Vlogging highlights
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
77
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
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OM System OM-1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Sony FX3
 OM System OM-1Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model OM System OM-1 Sony FX3
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-02-15 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
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 759
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 118 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 520 shots 600 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLX-1 NP-FZ100
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) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $2,199 $3,900