EOS R6 Mark IIvs Nikon Z8vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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.
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
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
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
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £3,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 45.7MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 6-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 910g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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