EOS R6 Mark IIvs OM-1 IIvs Sony A7R V
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.
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the om-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | OM-1 II (2024) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,499 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 561g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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