EOS R1vs OM System TG-7
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
VS
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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 TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The eos r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £449 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
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