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Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
72

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Successor is Canon R6 II
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon R6 and Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the R6 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was brought out 3 years later than the E-M1 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R6 grades versus the E-M1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 R6 E-M1 II 
ReleasedJuly 2020September 2016More recent by 47 months
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 II R6 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 R6 E-M1 II 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 enjoys outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
See the Canon R6 and Olympus E-M1 II 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 dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the R6 vs the E-M1 II.
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 and E-M1 II is 61 and 68 respectively.
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and E-M1 II.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The R6 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The newer R6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography highlights
84
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
75
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R6 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography information
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (102,400)
78
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R6
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 bad battery (360 CIPA)
74
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 low battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
67
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (360 per charge)
72
 lighter than competition in class (574g)
 environment proof
 has touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery power (350 shots)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography features
78
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
 bad battery (360 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
76
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
 low battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic socket
79
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic socket
 lighter than competition in class (574g)
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Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Canon EOS R6Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R6 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 6072 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 17 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MOV, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 574 grams (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 350 photographs
Style 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
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $2,499 $1,700