Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs OM System TG-7vs A6700

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 System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) From £999 Best for All-round & video View A6700

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.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

↓ 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 System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

A6700 (2023)

  • You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
  • You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
  • You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, om system tg-7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)OM System TG-7 (2023)A6700 (2023)
Price £4,299 £449 £999
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 12.0MP 26.0MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) Digital IS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 20fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA) ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 253g 493g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) Sony E-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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