EOS R6 Mark IIIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Canon
EOS R6 Mark III (2025)
Starting from £2799 new
Best for Hybrid photo & video professionals, sports and wildlife shooters
View EOS R6 Mark III
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?
Hybrid Photo & Video Professionals, Sports And Wildlife Shooters — EOS R6 Mark III (2025): The EOS R6 Mark III takes everything that made the Mark II a hybrid favourite and pushes it further — a faster stacked sensor, smarter autofocus, and genuinely professional video specs. It's the most complete all-rounder in Canon's RF full-frame lineup, sitting just below the R5 II in resolution while matching it for speed.
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 R6 Mark III (2025)
- Working photographers who need a single body for both stills and serious video work
- Sports and wildlife shooters who need 40fps burst shooting with reliable subject tracking
- Hybrid content creators producing 4K and 6K footage alongside high-resolution stills
- Enthusiasts upgrading from the EOS R6 Mark II who want faster AF and more resolution
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 r6 mark iii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark III (2025) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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