EOS R6 Mark IIvs X-T30 IIvs OM-1 II
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.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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.
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-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
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
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, om-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | X-T30 II (2021) | OM-1 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 383g body only | 561g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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