| General | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Olympus |
| Model | Alpha 1 | OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | |
| Successor Model | OM System OM-5 | |
| MSRP | $6500 (body only) | $1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | MOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm | 17.4 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 50.5 Megapixel | 21.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 50.1 Megapixel | 20.4 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 32,000 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 102,400 | 64 - 25,600 |
| Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode | 4/16 shots |
| Photo | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dual BIONZ XR | TruePic VIII |
| Max Image Resolution | 8640 x 5760 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard, light | Superfine, fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | 2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | Presets: Auto, Color Temperature |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis. |
| Focus | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +20 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 759 | 121 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5.5 stops | 6.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.64" | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.90x | 1.37x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.90x | 0.68x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9,437k dot | 2,360k dot |
| No Blackout Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | -4 to +2 |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 10.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 30.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 30.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG) Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG) Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP | Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 23 Frames (Raw) / 26 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto redeye fill off redeye slow sync slow sync 2nd-curtain slow sync manual | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/400 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV | -2 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Available |
| DXO | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3163 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.5 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 98 |
| Video | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [260 to 520 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [200 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [30 to 200 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] | H.264/MOV DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 202 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 102 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 4096 x 2160 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4332 x 2248 @ 59.94 fps | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 13 hours | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | 1 x Micro-USB Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket Output 1 x RJ45 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | via Bluetooth or tethered PC) | wired and via smartphone |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 30 to 90% | |
| Storage Humidity | 10 to 90% |
| Physical | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19") | 125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz) | 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.8 x 6.3 x 5.4" | 8.2 x 7.3 x 5.7" |
| Package Weight | 3.22 lb | 2.925 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 | BLS-50 |
| Battery Life | 530 shots | 310 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Sony Alpha 1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs, custom | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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