EOS R7vs OM-3
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OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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 R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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 r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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