Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs Ricoh GR III
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 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?
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, 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.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
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
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
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 8.5-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 120fps with AF tracking | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 599g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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