Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs A6400
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
- You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
- You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 414g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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