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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
61 Imaging
78 Features
92 Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Previous Model is Canon R6
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Photography Glossary

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon R6 II versus Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is pretty close but the R6 II (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The R6 II was brought out 2 years after the E-M1 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R6 II scores vs the E-M1 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 R6 II E-M1 III 
RevealedNovember 2022February 2020More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Canon R6 II

		

		

			
 E-M1 III R6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 R6 II E-M1 III 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II has got physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon R6 II versus Olympus E-M1 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the R6 II against the E-M1 III.
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and E-M1 III is 61 and 67 respectively.
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and E-M1 III.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 II will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger R6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
78
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (102,400)
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch focus
 environment proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R6 II Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography highlights
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low battery (360 per charge)
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high fps (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R6 II Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
73
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery (360 shots)
79
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R6 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
82
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 low battery (360 shots)
81
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R6 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
80
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic jack
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic support
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M1 III
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2020-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 4897 121
Cross focus points 1053 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 420 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots 2 2
Cost at release $2,499 $1,800