EOS R6vs OM System TG-7
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OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 r6 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £449 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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