OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score
vs
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021

Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021

Sony
77 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.

Pros
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Intuitive menu system
  • Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
  • No Auto mode
  • External battery charger not included
  • Expensive external charger
  • Learning curve for new users
  • Rubber charging port cover may wear out
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Menu usability 2
👎 Missing auto mode 2
👎 Battery charger inclusion 2

Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021

82 out of 100 high confidence 136 reviews

The Sony ZV-E10 is widely praised as an excellent value for content creators, vloggers, and beginners, with standout autofocus, 4K video quality, and a compact, portable design. Many users appreciate its ease of use and the quality of both photos and videos, though some note issues with overheating during extended recording, a confusing menu system, and limited battery life. Overall, it's seen as a top choice for its price point, with a few caveats around ergonomics and stabilization.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus
  • Great 4K video quality
  • Compact and portable
  • Easy to use for beginners
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Overheating during long recordings
  • Confusing menu system
  • Short battery life
  • No viewfinder
  • Poor stabilization
👍 Autofocus 12
👍 Video quality 18
👍 Ease of use 15
👍 Value for money 14
👎 Overheating 5
👎 Battery life 8

Scores

Beginner
OM System
94
Sony
83
Sports Wildlife
OM System
93
Sony
68
Wedding Events
OM System
90
Sony
65
Video
OM System
89
Sony
72
Photography
OM System
86
Sony
75
Travel
OM System
84
Sony
67
Youtube
OM System
82
Sony
78
Product Photography
OM System
80
Sony
82
Streaming
OM System
79
Sony
79
Vlogging
OM System
77
Sony
78

Specifications

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark IISony ZV-E10 ZV-E10
Sensor
TypeStacked BSI Live MOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsaps-c
Megapixels20.399999618530273 MP24.200000762939453 MP★
ISO Range200100★
ProcessorTruePic XBIONZ X
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
425
AF TypeAuto and Manual FocusContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)50 fps★11 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps120 fps
Max Shutter1/320001/4000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★120 fps
10-bit✓★✗
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓★✗
CodecH.264, H.265XAVC S
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★—
Build
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.51 kg0.34 kg★
Battery Life520 shots★440 shots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIHDMIMicro-HDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile

Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021

  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

No current pricing available

Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerPhotographyWedding EventsSports Wildlife

Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 Better at:

Product Photography

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