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Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R3 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
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Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2022
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Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon R3 versus OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the R3 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was brought out 5 months before the OM System OM-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R3 grades vs the OM System OM-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the OM System OM-1

		

		

			
 R3 OM System OM-1 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1620kClearer screen (+2530k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Canon R3

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 R3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R3 and OM System OM-1

		

		

			
 R3 OM System OM-1 
RevealedSeptember 2021February 2022Similar age
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R3 versus the OM System OM-1.
Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and OM System OM-1 is 52 and 65 respectively.
Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and OM System OM-1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R3 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
86
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
77
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R3 Street photography details
OM System OM-1 Street photography details
70
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch to focus
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (102,400)
 more heavy than others (1,015 grams)
77
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with OM System OM-1
88
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/64,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (760 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (520 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R3 Travel photography highlights
OM System OM-1 Travel photography highlights
70
 better than average battery life (760 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (1,015g)
78
 better than average battery power (520 per charge)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R3 Landscape photography information
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography information
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (760 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
81
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (520 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
 OM System OM-1 as a Vlogging camera
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 great video quality (6000 x 3164 pxls)
 has microphone jack
 more heavy than others (1,015g)
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone port
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Canon R3 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and OM System OM-1
 Canon EOS R3OM System OM-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R3 OM System OM-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-14 2022-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked 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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1053 1053
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 27 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 4,150k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/64000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) -
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 520 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 BLX-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $6,000 $2,199