Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Released Feb 2024
EOS R6 V is 2.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
OM-1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 1053)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
EOS R6 V is 8mm shorter than OM-1 II but it is also 7mm wider and 7mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 89 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 92 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
OM-1 II
✓ 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 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 1053 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R6 V supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 V supports it
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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 V or OM-1 II?
EOS R6 V scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 II — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and OM-1 II?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the OM-1 II?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and OM-1 II?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 89 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and OM-1 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and OM-1 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $100 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.