OM System vs Sony:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sony had more branded searches than OM System among camera lens brands in New Zealand. Sony had about 17,100 branded searches, while OM System had 260. Sony made up 56.1% of all camera lens brand searches we track, and OM System accounted for 0.85%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camera lens brands, Sony appeared in all five answers and OM System in two. Sony was mentioned before OM System in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sony, about 66 searches for every 1 for OM System
Who does AI mention more?
Sony, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Sony, named ahead of OM System in every answer
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Top camera lens brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sony appeared in all five answers. OM System was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sony was listed before OM System in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Sony5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Nikon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fujifilm4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Canon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tamron4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sigma4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OM System2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camera lens brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camera lens brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camera lens brand in New Zealand for a mirrorless setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camera lens for portraits”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camera lens brands nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is OM System or Sony more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for OM System and Sony by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven camera lens brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sony, OM System. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | Fujifilm | Canon | Nikon | OM System | Tamron | Sigma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.4% | 17.5% | 16% | 9.3% | 0.39% | 1.3% | 0.93% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.7% | 17.3% | 14% | 7.8% | 0.32% | 0.89% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.5% | 18.5% | 14.4% | 8.4% | 0.41% | 1% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.3% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 0.51% | 1.1% | 0.94% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.4% | 16.9% | 16.1% | 9.7% | 0.59% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.6% | 17.5% | 16.8% | 9.4% | 0.52% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.8% | 17.8% | 14.5% | 10.3% | 0.54% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 17.1% | 16.4% | 9% | 0.61% | 1.7% | 0.93% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.2% | 17.4% | 15.5% | 8.7% | 0.52% | 1.7% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.7% | 16.8% | 16.1% | 8.6% | 0.61% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.7% | 19.6% | 17.3% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.1% | 18.5% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 0.85% | 0.72% | 0.69% |
How has the OM System and Sony comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sony was ahead of OM System in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OM System’s share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand moved from 0.39% to 0.85%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand moved from 54.4% to 56.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.2K to 17.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand camera lens brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand, from 50.7% to 56.1%.
In September 2026, OM System rose from 7th to 5th among camera lens brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OM System’s and Sony’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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