Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM-1 IIvs Sony RX100 VII

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II
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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) From £1099 Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

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.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

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

OM-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
  • You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
  • You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, om-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)OM-1 II (2024)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £4,299 £1,499 £1,099
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 45.0MP 20.4MP 20.1MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~520 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 561g body only 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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