Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Released Nov 2023
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Released Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 3 months newer.
Wins
SOFORT 2
Wins
OM-1 II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
- BOM-1 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 100 shots)
- BOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- ASOFORT 2 has lower Weight (320 g vs 599 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
SOFORT 2 is 12mm narrower, 6mm shorter, and 29mm thinner than OM-1 II.
SOFORT 2 is 279 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm SOFORT 2 · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
SOFORT 2: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 86, 44
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MOV
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Resolution
20.4 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, SOFORT 2 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for SOFORT 2 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the SOFORT 2 and OM-1 II?
SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SOFORT 2 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS, while oM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the SOFORT 2 and OM-1 II?
SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 279 g lighter.
Do the SOFORT 2 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the SOFORT 2 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
SOFORT 2: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the SOFORT 2 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
SOFORT 2 launched at $399 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The SOFORT 2 is $2,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.