Sony E21SNILCE7M5MB
Sony
72 Overall Score
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OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
OM System
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony E21SNILCE7M5MB
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OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
82 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
The OM-5 Mark II is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and versatile camera that excels for travel and everyday carry. Users love its image quality, weather sealing, image stabilization, and computational features, often preferring it over heavier full-frame setups. Common criticisms include limited battery life, a poor printed manual, and some concerns about build quality and autofocus subject recognition compared to higher-end models.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image quality
- Effective weather sealing
- Great image stabilization
- Computational photography features
Cons
- Limited battery life
- Poor printed manual
- Build quality concerns (plastic)
- Limited AF subject recognition
- No built-in flash
Portability 12
Image quality 10
Weather sealing 6
Image stabilization 5
Battery life 4
Manual quality 4
Scores
Travel
Vlogging
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Specifications
| Sony E21SNILCE7M5MB | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked RS CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.1M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.97 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 310 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E21SNILCE7M5MB
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony E21SNILCE7M5MB0.001score per dollar
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OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 20250.003score per dollar
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II
Scores 84 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
