Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III E-M1 Mark III 2018
Olympus
85 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Product Photography
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.77 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | 420 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 1
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III E-M1 Mark III 2018
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.