EOS R6vs OM-1
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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