OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
OM-1 II is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
FX9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- AOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 4,000)
- AOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
OM-1 II is 11mm narrower, 51mm shorter, and 156mm thinner than FX9.
OM-1 II is 1401 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 229mm FX9
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · APS-C
671 mm² area
3.0× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1 II
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
FX9
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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
Reasons to choose
FX9
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, SD, SDHC…
AA filter
Only FX9 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only FX9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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OM System OM-1 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-1 II or FX9?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX9 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and FX9?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and FX9 is 19 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and FX9?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the OM-1 II is 1401 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and FX9 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-1 II and FX9 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and FX9 at $10,998. The OM-1 II is $8,599 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Sony press materials.