OM System
OM-1
First OM System flagship with cross-type AF and 50fps burst.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1
Wins
Alpha 7 V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AOM-1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
OM-1 is 5mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Alpha 7 V but it is also 5mm wider.
OM-1 is 96 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-1
135 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-1
135 × 73 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 7 V
✓ 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 51,200 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 V 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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, OM-1 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 and Alpha 7 V?
OM-1 is 20.4 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 or the Alpha 7 V?
OM-1 reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 and Alpha 7 V?
OM-1 weighs 599 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the OM-1 is 96 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
OM-1: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the OM-1 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
OM-1: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 launched at $2,199 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The OM-1 is $700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Sony press materials.