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Canon

EOS R3

Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.

$5,999

Released Sep 2021

vs

OM System

OM-1 II

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

$2,399

Released Feb 2024

OM-1 II is 2.4 years newer.

Wins

6categories

EOS R3

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

6categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R3 wins 3 categories·OM-1 II wins 2 categories
  • AEOS R3 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AEOS R3 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AEOS R3 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 1015 g)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R3OM-1 II
Resolution24.1 MP20.4 MP
SensorFull FrameMFT
ISO max102,400102,400
Burst30 fps120 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop8.5-stop
Weight1015 g599 g
Battery620 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R3

150 × 143 × 87 mm

1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)

OM-1 II

135 × 92 × 73 mm

599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

EOS R3 is 15mm wider, 51mm taller, and 15mm thicker than OM-1 II.

EOS R3 is 416 g heavier than OM-1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R3 · 73mm OM-1 II

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R3

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

OM-1 II

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

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

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R3

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 R3OM-1 II
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
7.0Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2

  • Max video bit rate

    2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Dogs, Cats, Motorsport vehicles

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R3 supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Internal RAW video

    Only EOS R3 supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

Reasons to choose

OM-1 II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animals, Motorsports, Airplanes…

  • AF low-light limit

    -8 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only OM-1 II supports it

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    599 g vs 1015 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MOV

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 102,400
  • AF points / zonesBoth 1053
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS R3

Pros

  • 30fps electronic burst from a stacked full-frame sensor
  • Exceptional low-light AF down to -7.5 EV
  • Integrated pro body with large LP-E19 battery
  • 6K RAW video and 4K 120p
  • Rugged weather-sealed construction

Cons

  • 24MP resolution trails higher-detail rivals
  • Large integrated-grip body
  • Expensive compared with enthusiast full-frame bodies

OM-1 II

Pros

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

Cons

  • MFT sensor size
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Menu complexity

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R3
OM-1 II
Resolution
24.1 MP+18%
20.4 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame Stacked BSI CMOS
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
17.4 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R3
OM-1 II
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
1053-point Cross Quad Pixel phase detection AF
AF points / zones
1053
1053
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV
-8 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Motorsport vehicles
People, Birds, Animals, Motorsports, Airplanes, Trains
EOS R3
OM-1 II
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps+20%
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps
120 fps4× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
150 frames
EOS R3
OM-1 II
Max resolution
6K RAW
4K / C4K
4K max frame rate
120 fps2× more
60 fps
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps17.3× more
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
OM-Log / HLG
Codecs
RAW, H.265, H.264
H.264, H.265, MOV
EOS R3
OM-1 II
Weight
1015 g
599 g−416 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 142.6 × 87.2 mm
134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R3 or OM-1 II?

EOS R3 scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R3 and OM-1 II?

EOS R3 is 24.1 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the EOS R3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R3 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R3 or the OM-1 II?

EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R3 and OM-1 II?

EOS R3 weighs 1015 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 416 g lighter.

Do the EOS R3 and OM-1 II record 4K video?

EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R3 and OM-1 II weather sealed?

EOS R3: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 620 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R3 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the EOS R3 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R3 launched at $5,999 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $3,600 less.

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