EOS RPvs OM-1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos rp is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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