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Canon EOS R3 vs OM-1 Mark II: which is better?

Canon EOS R3 and OM-1 Mark II compared side by side across 123 specs and 12 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 12 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon EOS R3

$6,471

BEST OVERALL

OM SYSTEM

OM-1 Mark II

$2,399

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R3 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.9 ahead of the OM-1 Mark II. Tightest race: value, just 0.9 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 12 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

BATT

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

IMAG

AUTO

SPEE

DURA

Canon EOS R3×7

OM-1 Mark II×5

Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ BEST OVERALL

OM System OM-1 Mark IIBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPOPTICS — Canon EOS R3 leads by 9.8

TIGHTESTValue — only 0.9 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R3MARK II

BATTERYiCanon EOS R3 · +8.0

EOS R38.0

MARK II0.0

DESIGNiCanon EOS R3 · +9.0

EOS R39.0

MARK II0.0

DOXMARKiCanon EOS R3 · +9.5

EOS R39.5

MARK II0.0

FEATURESiCanon EOS R3 · +9.7

EOS R39.7

MARK II0.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R3 · +9.8

EOS R39.8

MARK II0.0

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R3 · +9.8

EOS R39.8

MARK II0.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R3 · +9.5

EOS R39.5

MARK II0.0

ValueiOM-1 Mark II · +0.9

EOS R37.0

MARK II7.9

Image QualityiOM-1 Mark II · +7.8

EOS R30.0

MARK II7.8

AutofocusiOM-1 Mark II · +8.5

EOS R30.0

MARK II8.5

SpeediOM-1 Mark II · +9.5

EOS R30.0

MARK II9.5

DurabilityiOM-1 Mark II · +9.4

EOS R30.0

MARK II9.4

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01OM-1 Mark II0.35BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS R30.14

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R3$6,4714W9.3

OM-1 Mark II$2,3992W8.4

AF Pointsi

4,779← BEST +354%

1,053

Subject Detectioni

Humans, Animals (Dogs/Cats/Birds), Cars, Motorcycles, Trains, Aircraft

Birds, animals, vehicles, aircraft, trains, humans (AI)

Burst RateFPSi

30 fps

50 fps← BEST +67%

Battery HealthWHi

88.99 Wh

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Removable Batteryi

Yes

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Battery Level Indicatori

Yes

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Battery PowerMAHi

2,750 mAh

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Rechargeable Batteryi

Yes

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Full Charge Shotsi

Approx. 620 (EVF) / 860 (LCD) shots

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Battery VoltageVi

10.8 V

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Battery Modeli

LP-E19

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Card Slotsi

Dual UHS-II SD

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

620 shots← BEST +19%

520 shots

WeightGi

820 g

599 g← 27% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes

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Screen Resolutioni

4,150,000

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Touch Screeni

Yes

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System Camerai

Yes

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EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

5.76 m dots

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Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch

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Hot Shoei

Yes

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Flashi

—

Flip Out Screeni

Yes

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VolumeCM³i

1,865.21 cm³

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Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

0 °C

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Tilting Viewfinderi

—

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

120 Hz

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WidthMMi

150 mm

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HeightMMi

142.6 mm

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Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

40 °C

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Waterproof Depthi

7.5

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Thicknessi

87.2 mm

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Dxomark Sensor Scorei

—

Dxomark Sports Scorei

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Dxomark Landscape Scorei

25.3

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Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.3

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Bluetooth Versioni

5.0

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Typei

Professional Mirrorless

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Viewfinderi

Electronic (OLED)

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Viewfinder Coveragei

100

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WeightGi

822 g

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Processori

DIGIC X

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Release Datei

2021-09-14

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Wi-Fi Supportedi

Yes

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Bluetooth Supportedi

Yes

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Dual Card Slotsi

Yes

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Pixel Shift Shoti

—

Shoots Rawi

Yes

—

Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi

Yes

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Wi-Fi Versioni

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

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Supports A Remotei

Yes

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HDMI Supportedi

Yes

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GPS Supporti

Yes

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Support Live Streamingi

Yes

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Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes

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Internal Storagei

—

HDMI Versioni

HDMI micro (Type D)

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Internal Storage Sizei

0 GB

—

NFC Supportedi

—

USB Type-Ci

Yes

—

External Memory Sloti

Yes

—

Sensori

BSI CMOS

20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS (Micro Four Thirds)

ResolutionMPi

24.1 MP← BEST +18%

20.4 MP

ISO Rangei

100–102,400

80-25600 (expandable to 102400)

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14 stops← BEST +17%

12 stops

Stabilizationi

8 stops

5-axis IBIS, up to 8.5 stops with sync IS

Sensor Sizei

Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm)

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Lens Mounti

Yes

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Megapixelsi

24.1 MP

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Maximum ISOi

102,400

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Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes

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Continuous Shootingi

12 fps

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Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes

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Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec (mechanical)

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Focus Pointsi

1053

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Maximum Expanded ISOi

204800

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AF Trackingi

Yes

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Manual Focusi

Yes

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Touch Autofocusi

Yes

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Manual Shutter Speedi

Yes

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BSI Sensori

Yes

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Manual Exposurei

Yes

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Serial Shot Modei

Yes

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CMOS Sensori

Yes

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Built In HDR Modei

Yes

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Two Stage Shutteri

Yes

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Manual ISOi

Yes

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Flash Sync Speedi

1/250 sec

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Manual White Balancei

Yes

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Exposure Timei

30 - 1/8000 sec

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Image Stabilization Ratingi

8.5

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Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/64000 sec

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Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes

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Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes

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USB Supportedi

Yes

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USB Versioni

USB 3.2 Gen 2

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Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

6.0 µm

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Controlsi

—

Build Qualityi

9.5

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Autofocus Pointsi

9.8

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Image Qualityi

9.5

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Video Qualityi

9.6

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Battery Lifei

—

Low Light Performancei

9.5

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The Verdicti

The Canon EOS R3 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, delivering unparalleled speed, advanced autofocus, and robust build quality. It's a top-tier choice for sports, wildlife, and news photographers who need a reliable workhorse that excels in demanding situations, justifying its premium price.

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CommentsiSAME

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Overall Ratingi

9.99

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Color Combinationi

9.59

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Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

6K 60p, 4K 120p

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Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes

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Microphone Inputi

Yes

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Audio Jacki

Yes

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Timelapse Functioni

Yes

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Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 2600 Mbps (6K Raw)

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24p Cinema Modei

Yes

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Supports Slow Motion Video Recordi

Yes

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Continuous Autofocus When Recording Moviesi

Yes

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Stereo Microphonei

Yes

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Microphonei

Yes

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Max Videoi

6K RAW (6000 × 3164) at 60 fps

4K 60p (C4K/4K)

Internal Colori

10-bit 4:2:2

10-bit 4:2:2, OM-Log400

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS R3CANON9.3

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · OM-1 Mark II (8.4)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM8.4

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R3 (0.1)

PRIORITY · OPTICS

Best for optics

Canon EOS R3CANON9.8

OPTICS WEIGHTEDCONF 94%

Best visible score in the optics category group.

RUNNER-UP · OM-1 Mark II (0.0)

PRIORITY · PERFORMANCE

Best for performance

Canon EOS R3CANON9.8

PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 94%

Best visible score in the performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · OM-1 Mark II (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R3

“The Canon EOS R3 is a professional-grade full-frame mirrorless camera designed for speed, reliability, and exceptional image quality.”

OPTICS 9.8

PERFORMANCE 9.8

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFVery high price point

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2OM SYSTEM0.0

OM-1 Mark II

“A Micro Four Thirds flagship built for wildlife and adventure, with a stacked sensor, class-leading stabilization, and blistering burst spee”

Speed 9.5

Durability 9.4

Wins Burst Rate

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFSmaller MFT sensor trails full-frame in low light and dynamic range

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R3 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 7 OF 12 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ vs OM System OM-1 Mark II: which is better?

The Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 8.4/10 for the OM System OM-1 Mark II — a 11% edge. Current starting prices span $2,399–$6,471. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ leads overall with a 9.3 total score.
Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ wins 74 comparable specs with a 65% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
OM System OM-1 Mark II has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ WINNER 9.3/10

The Canon EOS R3 is a professional-grade full-frame mirrorless camera designed for speed, reliability, and exceptional image quality.

Pros

+ Blazing 30fps electronic shutter
+ Advanced Eye Control AF
+ Robust weather-sealed build
+ Excellent 6K RAW video

Cons

− Very high price point
− Large, heavy body
− 24MP may be low for some

Best for: Professional Sports Photographers · Wildlife Photographers · Photojournalists

“<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon EOS R3 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, delivering unparalleled speed, advanced autofocus, and robust build quality. It's a top-tier choice for sports, wildlife, and news photographers who need a…”

OM System OM-1 Mark II8.4/10

A Micro Four Thirds flagship built for wildlife and adventure, with a stacked sensor, class-leading stabilization, and blistering burst speeds.

Pros

+ Class-leading image stabilization rated up to 8.5 stops
+ Blistering 50fps tracked burst and 120fps fixed-focus
+ IP53-rated weather sealing for harsh conditions
+ Lightweight system with long effective telephoto reach

Cons

− Smaller MFT sensor trails full-frame in low light and dynamic range
− Only an incremental update over the original OM-1
− 20MP resolution limits heavy cropping

Best for: Wildlife and bird photographers needing reach and speed · Adventure and travel shooters who hike with their gear

“The OM-1 Mark II is the best Micro Four Thirds camera made, and for wildlife and adventure shooters its combination of reach, weather sealing, and computational features is genuinely hard to replicate at any price. The smaller sensor means it gives ground in…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ or OM System OM-1 Mark II?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ scores highest overall (9.3/10, 0.9 points ahead of the OM System OM-1 Mark II). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ and OM System OM-1 Mark II?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ better value than the OM System OM-1 Mark II?

The Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ starts around $6,471 and the OM System OM-1 Mark II around $2,399. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

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