OM-1vs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
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 om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £700 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 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 | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 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 | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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