Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
OM System
OM-1
First OM System flagship with cross-type AF and 50fps burst.
$2,199
Released Feb 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 9 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
OM-1
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BOM-1 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 520 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
OM-1
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm wider, 7mm taller, and 16mm thicker than OM-1.
EOS R6 Mark II is 81 g heavier than OM-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 73mm OM-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
OM-1
135 × 92 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
OM-1
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
OM-1
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 R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
OM-1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Subject recognition
Adds Dogs, Cats, Horses…
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Motorsports, Airplanes
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 102,400
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
OM-1
Pros
- ✓50fps burst
- ✓Great weather sealing
- ✓Computational modes
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by OM-1 II
- –Smaller than FF
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or OM-1?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for OM-1 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-1?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and OM-1 is 20.4 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-1 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the OM-1?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. OM-1 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-1?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and OM-1 weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 is 81 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-1 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. OM-1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-1 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. OM-1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 520 shots for the OM-1, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and OM-1 at $2,199. The OM-1 is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.