EOS RPvs Z30vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Z30 (2022) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £479 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.9MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 11fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 405g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | Z30 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | |||
| Travel | |||
| Street | — | ||
| Video | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | — |
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