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EOS R6 V

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

Launch price

Released May 2026

vs

OM System

OM-1 II

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

$2,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

EOS R6 V is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

EOS R6 V

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

6categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 V wins 4 categories·OM-1 II wins 1 categories
  • 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

EOS R6 VOM-1 II
Resolution32.5 MP20.4 MP
SensorFull FrameMFT
ISO max64,000102,400
Burst40 fps120 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS7.5-stop8.5-stop
Weight688 g599 g
Battery640 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 V front view

EOS R6 V

142 × 83 × 80 mm

688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 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 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 back view

EOS R6 V

142 × 83 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 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 top view

EOS R6 V

142 × 80 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 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

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 R6 VOM-1 II
Portrait
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

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 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)
  • Weather sealingBoth 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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 V
OM-1 II
Resolution
32.5 MP+59%
20.4 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
17.4 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 V
OM-1 II
Processor
DIGIC X
TruePic X
EOS R6 V
OM-1 II
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
64,000
102,400+0.7 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
EOS R6 V
OM-1 II
Shutter type
Mechanical / Electronic 1st Curtain + 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 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.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.