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Canon R vs OM System OM-1

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76

Canon R vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2022
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Canon R vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon R and OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R was introduced 4 years earlier than the OM System OM-1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R scores vs the OM System OM-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the OM System OM-1

 R OM System OM-1 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kSharper display (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Canon R

 OM System OM-1 R 
LaunchedFebruary 2022September 2018More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Canon R and OM System OM-1

 R OM System OM-1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has proportions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the R vs the OM System OM-1.

Canon R vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R and OM System OM-1 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Canon R vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and OM System OM-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R will offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography information
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography information
86
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (370 shots)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (520 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count fantastic (30MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (370 CIPA)
78
better than average battery (520 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (370 per charge)
81
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (520 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
OM System OM-1 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Canon R vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and OM System OM-1
 Canon EOS ROM System OM-1
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R OM System OM-1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-05 2022-02-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 40000 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5655 1053
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 17 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 520 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLX-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $2,299 $2,199