Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III
Portability
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs
Canon R6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
- Successor is Canon R6 II
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
(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 Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched February 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Following is a extended comparison of the Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the R6 (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe R6 was unveiled 5 months after the E-M1 III and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the R6 matches up against the E-M1 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Olympus E-M1 III
| R6 | E-M1 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1037k | Sharper display (+583k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Canon R6
| E-M1 III | R6 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R6 and Olympus E-M1 III
| R6 | E-M1 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2020 |  | February 2020 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 has physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 against the E-M1 III.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and E-M1 III is 61 and 67 respectively.
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and E-M1 III.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The R6 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler.
Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R6 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography information
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Canon R6 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (360 shots)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Canon R6 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography factors
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (360 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
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Canon R6 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging features
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
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Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications
| Canon EOS R6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS R6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2020-07-09 | 2020-02-11 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic X | TruePic IX |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 6072 | 121 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 17 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | - | 1/250s |
| 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) | 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 images | 420 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6NH | BLH-1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Retail price | $2,499 | $1,800 |
