OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs Ricoh GR IIIx
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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?
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.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
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
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The ricoh gr iiix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the ricoh gr iiix 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 | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 120fps with AF tracking | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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