Between the EOS R1 and OM-1 Mark II, the EOS R1 comes out ahead in megapixels / sensor size, while the OM-1 Mark II wins on weight. Overall, the EOS R1 scores 46 and the OM-1 Mark II scores 42.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EOS R1 edges ahead on the Mars Score (46 vs 42.8), but the 3.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EOS R1 if you care most about megapixels / sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, sensor size, max video.
Pick the OM-1 Mark II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, af points, log profile, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - EOS R1 wins
- ▲Megapixels — 20.00% more. 24 MP vs 20 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs Four Thirds).
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K60).
Why OM System - OM-1 Mark II wins
- ▲Weight — 516.00 g less. 599 vs 1115.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | Four Thirds |
| Megapixels | 24 MPlead | 20 MP |
| Max ISO | 204800lead | 102400 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6Klead | 4K60 |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053 | 1053 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1115 g | 599 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |
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