EOS R8vs OM-1 IIvs Sony RX100 VII
Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
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 RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The eos r8 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable; only the om-1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | OM-1 II (2024) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,499 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 561g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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