OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025
OM System
83 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
Sony
98 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Video
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic IX | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC | H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 530 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
