OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs RX100 VI
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The rx100 vi has the highest resolution at 20mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £700 |
| Sensor | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 120fps with AF tracking | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System OM-1 Mark II | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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