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Canon EOS R50 V vs OM-1
Quick take: The Canon EOS R50 V has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Canon EOS R50 V is the most affordable; only the OM-1 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-1 — Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor: OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
OM-1 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | OM-1OM System · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £299Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.0MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R50 V
OM-1
Portrait
6.6/10
7.3/10
Street
7.1/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
7.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
6.6/10
Documentary
6.5/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
9.2/10
Landscape
5.3/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
9.0/10
Casual
6.5/10
5.6/10
Food
6.8/10
7.1/10
Macro
7.3/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.7/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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