EOS R6 Mark IIvs OM System TG-7vs Sony FX30
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
From £449
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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.
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | OM System TG-7 (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £449 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 12.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | Digital IS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 253g | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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