EOS R1vs OM-1
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The eos r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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