EOS M6 Mark IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
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 M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
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 m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m6 mark ii 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 M6 Mark II (2019) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | — | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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