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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost 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
  • Older Model is Canon R6
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon R6 II versus Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is fairly close but the R6 II (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The R6 II was revealed 3 years after the E-M1X which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R6 II grades vs the E-M1X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Olympus E-M1X

 R6 II E-M1X 
AnnouncedNovember 2022January 2019Newer by 46 months
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Canon R6 II

 E-M1X R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M1X

 R6 II E-M1X 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II has got outer 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-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 II versus Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the R6 II vs the E-M1X.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and E-M1X is 61 and 54 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and E-M1X.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R6 II will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher R6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
87
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography details
Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
79
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (360 shots)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (360 shots)
68
great battery (870 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery (360 per charge)
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M1X
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 4897 121
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 PCM
Maximum 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) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 997 grams (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 870 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch price $2,499 $2,999