Canon R6 vs OM System OM-1
Portability
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
Portability
65 Imaging
64 Features
96 Overall
76
65 Imaging
64 Features
96 Overall
76
Canon R6 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs
Canon R6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
- Refreshed by Canon R6 II
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
- Launched February 2022
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon R6 vs OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the R6 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe R6 was manufactured 19 months prior to the OM System OM-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R6 scores versus the OM System OM-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the OM System OM-1
| R6 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Canon R6
| OM System OM-1 | R6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2022 |  | July 2020 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon R6 and OM System OM-1
| R6 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1620k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon R6 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 has got external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 against the OM System OM-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 and OM System OM-1 is 61 and 65 respectively.
Canon R6 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and OM System OM-1.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The R6 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older R6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon R6 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R6 Portrait photography info
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Canon R6 Street photography advice
OM System OM-1 Street photography advice
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports photography with Canon R6
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (360 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (520 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Canon R6 Travel photography info
OM System OM-1 Travel photography info
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (360 per charge)
better than average battery pack (520 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Canon R6 Landscape photography advice
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery power (360 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (520 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Canon R6 Vlogging features
OM System OM-1 Vlogging features
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Canon R6 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications
| Canon EOS R6 | OM System OM-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon EOS R6 | OM System OM-1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2020-07-09 | 2022-02-15 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic X | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 6072 | 1053 |
| Cross focus points | - | 1053 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 17 | 118 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,620k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data 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 | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 680g (1.50 lbs) | 599g (1.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
| 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 photographs | 520 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6NH | BLX-1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Launch pricing | $2,499 | $2,199 |
