EOS Rvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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OM System
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?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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