EOS R6 Mark IIvs OM-3
VS
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The eos r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
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