EOS R1vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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, 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 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 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 r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — |
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