EOS R6 Mark IIvs X-H2vs OM-5
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
OM-5 (2022)
- You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
- You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
- You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | X-H2 (2022) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 660g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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