EOS R100vs EOS R7vs OM System OM-1 Mark II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R100 (2023) From £529 Best for First camera / beginner photography View EOS R100
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Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R7 (2022) From £1399 Best for Wildlife, sports & action View EOS R7
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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II

Which should you buy?

First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.

Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R100 (2023)

  • First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
  • Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
  • Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
  • Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed

EOS R7 (2022)

  • Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
  • Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
  • Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
  • Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R100 (2023)EOS R7 (2022)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £529 £1,399 £1,999
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 32.5MP APS-C CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 24.1MP 32.5MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 6.5fps mechanical 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA) ~770 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 356g (body, battery, card) 612g (body, battery, card) 599g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Canon RF-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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