Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
The Olympus E-M1x receives strong praise for its ergonomic design, comfortable handling, and impressive build quality. Users highlight the excellent image stabilization, long battery life, and robust performance for wildlife and sports photography. While some note its larger size and weight compared to typical M43 cameras, many find this acceptable given the features. A few users mention the lack of starry sky focus and occasional autofocus tracking issues as drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent ergonomic design
- Comfortable handling and grip
- Great image stabilization
- Long battery life
- Robust wildlife and sports performance
Cons
- Larger and heavier than typical M43 cameras
- Missing starry sky autofocus
- Spotty bird and mammal AI tracking
- Higher price point cited by some
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
The Sony A7R V is overwhelmingly praised for its 61MP sensor, exceptional autofocus, and improved ergonomics like the flip-out screen. Users highlight its hybrid photo/video capabilities and image stabilization, though some note the weight increase and lack of open-gate recording as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's considered a top-tier camera for professionals and enthusiasts.
Pros
- 61MP sensor with high detail
- Exceptional autofocus performance
- Improved ergonomics and flip-out screen
- Excellent image stabilization
- Great hybrid photo/video capabilities
Cons
- Slightly heavier than A7 IV
- No open-gate recording
- Large file sizes for 8K RAW
- Minor weight increase noticeable
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony a7R a7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | 17.4 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.00 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.