Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
88 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
OM System
88 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Beginner
Vlogging
Youtube
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Con |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | XAVC S (AVC), XAVC HS (HEVC), XAVC S-I (All-I) | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.6M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.51 kg |
| Battery Life | 500 shots | 500 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93th percentile)93th %ile
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — Sony Alpha a7 IV wins 5 specs while OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II wins 6.
