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OM System - OM-1 Mark II vs Sony - α1 II

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OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEMRENDER
Probe A
OM System
OM-1 Mark II
42.8/ 100D
Sensor43· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
α1 IISONYRENDER
Probe B
Sony
α1 II
64.4/ 100C
Sensor64· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the OM-1 Mark II and α1 II, the OM-1 Mark II comes out ahead in weight and af points, while the α1 II wins on megapixels and sensor size. Overall, the OM-1 Mark II scores 42.8 and the α1 II scores 64.4 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The α1 II is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the OM-1 Mark II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, af points.

Pick the α1 II if you care most about megapixels and sensor size. Its strongest claims are megapixels, sensor size, max video.

Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the α1 II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why OM System - OM-1 Mark II wins

  • Weight — 144.00 g less. 599 vs 743.
  • AF points — 38.74% more. 1053 vs 759.

Why Sony - α1 II wins

  • Megapixels — 150.00% more. 50 MP vs 20 MP.
  • Sensor size: Full Frame (vs Four Thirds).
  • Max video: 8K (vs 4K60).
Full readout

Spec comparison

Sensor

SpecOM System - OM-1 Mark IISony - α1 II
Sensor sizeFour ThirdsFull Framelead
Megapixels20 MP50 MPlead
Max ISO102400102400

Video

SpecOM System - OM-1 Mark IISony - α1 II
Max video4K608Klead
RAW videofalsetruelead
Log profiletruetrue

Autofocus

SpecOM System - OM-1 Mark IISony - α1 II
AF points1053lead759
Eye AFtruetrue
In-body stabilizationtruetrue

Body & Controls

SpecOM System - OM-1 Mark IISony - α1 II
Weight599 glead743 g
Weather sealedtruetrue
Dual card slotstruetrue
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