Sony VS OM-system camera
Hello,
I'm looking to buy a camera for macro. I got an olympus tg-7 last year and I've been having fun with it but would like to get better picture quality sometimes.
Main focus is insects macro handheld in the field. In the future i'd like the option to photograph birds as well. Initially I was looking at Sony a6400/a6700. Then started getting interested in olympus aka om system m43.
First I love the idea of a rugged weather sealed camera that I don't have to baby - I live in SEA so lots of heat, humidity, rain, dust, sand etc. Second I would like a lightweight set up.
Finally I read they're the best for macro and wildlife in general which are my main interests. But then digging a bit more I'm confused whether this only applies to the flagship om1?
Cause looking at latest models (I might be wrong)
- it seems the om5 II has mediocre autofocus and is more for landscape / everyday outdoors.
- the om3 is pretty and does have the latest AF but no grip so seems perhaps to target influencers/street and travel photography rather than macro or wildlife? Even the TG7 has a little grip so that seems like an odd choice.
- Om1 is indeed vastly used for wildlife and macro but much more expensive and I'm just a beginner
- OTOH the Sony is the best all rounder and a6700 in particular has best AF and interesting video capabilities.
Anyway. This all got me confused. What would you guys recommend? Thanks in advance.
Prices around me for context:
A6400: €680 (body only) €890 (with kit lens)
A6700: €1,280 (body only) €1,380 (with kit lens)
Om-5: €1,020 (body only)
Om-5 II : €1,070 (body only) €1,330 (with 14-150 lens)
Om-3 : €1,300 (body only, possibly out of stock) €1,570 (with lens)
Om-1II: €1,830 (body only) €2,610 (with 12-40 pro II lens)
Om-1 : €1,960 (with 12-40 pro II lens)
The 60mm macro m.zuiko should be around €520 new maybe half that used if I find it.
For Sony more lens options and seems easier to find used as well (here anyway) though often bigger and heavier