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Canon

EOS C400

RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs

OM System

OM-1 II

Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.

$2,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

EOS C400 is 7 months newer.

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Wins

4categories

EOS C400

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

9categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS C400 wins 1 categories·OM-1 II wins 4 categories
  • BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
  • BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • BOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 6.2 MP)
  • BOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 1450 g)
  • AEOS C400 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS C400OM-1 II
Resolution6.2 MP20.4 MP
Sensor26.1 × 13.8 mmMFT
ISO max25,600102,400
Burst20 fps120 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stop8.5-stop
Weight1450 g599 g
Battery640 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS C400

162 × 138 × 130 mm

1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

OM-1 II

135 × 92 × 73 mm

599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

EOS C400 is 27mm wider, 46mm taller, and 57mm thicker than OM-1 II.

EOS C400 is 851 g heavier than OM-1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 73mm OM-1 II

Sensor size, to scale

EOS C400

26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C

360 mm² area

OM-1 II

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS C400

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

OM-1 II

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseEOS C400OM-1 II
Portrait
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Landscape
3.5Limited✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS C400

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 162, 138, 130

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Internal RAW video

    Only EOS C400 supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only EOS C400 supports it

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

OM-1 II

  • AF low-light limit

    -8 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Animals…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, H.265, MOV

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    20.4 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    599 g vs 1450 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 1053
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS C400

Pros

  • 6K 60p internal
  • Built-in 9-stop ND
  • Dual gain sensor
  • RF mount

Cons

  • Super 35 only
  • Premium price
  • Large media needs

OM-1 II

Pros

  • 120fps stills
  • Stacked MFT
  • IP53 weather sealing
  • Computational features

Cons

  • MFT sensor size
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Menu complexity

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS C400
OM-1 II
Resolution
6.2 MP
20.4 MP3.3× more
Sensor type
Super 35 Dual Gain CMOS
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
Sensor size
26.1 × 13.8 mm
17.4 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
EOS C400
OM-1 II
Processor
DIGIC X
TruePic X
EOS C400
OM-1 II
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
102,400+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
EOS C400
OM-1 II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Computerised focal-plane shutter + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS C400 or OM-1 II?

EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for OM-1 II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and OM-1 II?

EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS C400 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?

EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the OM-1 II?

EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and OM-1 II?

EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 851 g lighter.

Do the EOS C400 and OM-1 II record 4K video?

EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS C400 and OM-1 II weather sealed?

EOS C400: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the EOS C400 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $5,600 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.