OM System
OM-1
First OM System flagship with cross-type AF and 50fps burst.
$2,199
Released Feb 2022
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 2.8 years newer.
Wins
OM-1
Wins
Alpha 1 II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AOM-1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 20.4 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
OM-1
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
OM-1 is 1mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 10mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
OM-1 is 144 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ 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
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MOV
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-1
Pros
- ✓50fps burst
- ✓Great weather sealing
- ✓Computational modes
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by OM-1 II
- –Smaller than FF
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, OM-1 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 and Alpha 1 II?
OM-1 is 20.4 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 or the Alpha 1 II?
OM-1 reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 and Alpha 1 II?
OM-1 weighs 599 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the OM-1 is 144 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
OM-1: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the OM-1 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
OM-1: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 launched at $2,199 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The OM-1 is $4,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Sony press materials.