Olympus
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket
Micro Four Thirds · 2020
78
/ 100
From $1,919
VS
Sony Alpha 1 II wins by 18
Sony
Sony Alpha 1 II
50 MP · 30 fps · AI subject recognition
96
/ 100
From $6,498
Specdex verdict
Sony Alpha 1 II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket lands at 78 and Sony Alpha 1 II at 96. That puts Sony Alpha 1 II ahead by 18 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Sony Alpha 1 II if…
- ✓30 fps blackout-free
- ✓AI subject AF with recognition
- ✓No read-out rolling shutter concerns
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket 78
vs 96 Sony Alpha 1 II
Score breakdown
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket
78 photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86
Sony Alpha 1 II
96 photo 98
video 94
autofocus 100
ergonomics 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket | Sony Alpha 1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Sensor | — | 50 MP BSI stacked |
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Video | — | 8K30, 4K120 |
| Stabilization | — | 5-axis IBIS |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket
Pros
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
Cons
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Sony Alpha 1 II
Pros
- +30 fps blackout-free
- +AI subject AF with recognition
- +No read-out rolling shutter concerns
Cons
- −Eye-watering price
- −Incremental upgrade over A1
- −Huge file sizes
FAQ: Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket vs Sony Alpha 1 II
Which is better, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket or Sony Alpha 1 II? +
Sony Alpha 1 II scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 18. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket worth the price? +
At $1,919, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Sony Alpha 1 II worth the price? +
At $6,498, Sony Alpha 1 II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in autofocus.
Does Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with L-bracket or Sony Alpha 1 II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.