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Canon EOS R7 vs OM System-OM-1 Mark II: which is better?

Canon EOS R7 and OM System-OM-1 Mark II compared side by side across 123 specs and 11 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 11 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING
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CAMERAS
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Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera
CANON
Canon EOS R7
$1,499
BEST VALUE
← TOP PICK
OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
OM SYSTEM
OM System-OM-1 Mark II
$2,399
BEST OVERALL
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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The OM System-OM-1 Mark II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.0/10 — 0.1 ahead of the Canon EOS R7. Dead heat on features. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 11 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY
AUTO
BATT
BUIL
DESI
FEAT
IMAG
OPTI
PERF
VIDE
VIDE
VALU
Canon EOS R7×3
OM System-OM-1 Mark II×6
Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE
OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL
01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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246810AUTOFOCUSBATTERYBUILDDESIGNFEATURESIMAGE QUALITYOPTICSPERFORMANCEVIDEOGRAPHYVIDEOVALUE
LARGEST GAPBuild — OM System-OM-1 Mark II leads by 1.0
TIGHTESTFEATURES — dead heat between the top two
02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R7MARK II
AutofocusiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.3
EOS R79.2
MARK II9.5
BATTERYiCanon EOS R7 · +0.5
EOS R78.0
MARK II7.5
BuildiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.0
EOS R78.5
MARK II9.5
DESIGNiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.3
EOS R78.7
MARK II9.0
FEATURESiTIED AT 9.0
EOS R79.0
MARK II9.0
Image QualityiCanon EOS R7 · +0.3
EOS R78.8
MARK II8.5
OPTICSiTIED AT 9.0
EOS R79.0
MARK II9.0
PERFORMANCEiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.1
EOS R78.9
MARK II9.0
VIDEOGRAPHYiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.3
EOS R78.7
MARK II9.0
VideoiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.3
EOS R78.7
MARK II9.0
ValueiCanon EOS R7 · +0.8
EOS R78.8
MARK II8.0
03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT
SWEET SPOTPREMIUM PICKBUDGET TIERPOOR VALUE$1,531$1,810$2,089$2,3688.98.99.0PRICE →SCORE ↑BEST DEALCanon EOS R7OM System-OM-1 Mark II
SCORE PER $100 · RANKED
01Canon EOS R70.59BEST DEAL
02OM System-OM-1 Mark II0.38
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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN
SPECS
Canon EOS R7$1,49910W8.9
OM System-OM-1 Mark II$2,39915W9.0
AF Pointsi
651
1,053← BEST +62%
Subject Detectioni
People, Animals, Vehicles
Human, Animal (Dog, Cat, Bird), Car, Motorcycle, Airplane, Helicopter, Train, Truck
Burst RateFPSi
30 fps
50 fps← BEST +67%
Battery HealthWHi
16.0 Wh
16.4 Wh
Removable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery Level IndicatoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery PowerMAHi
2130 mAh
2280 mAh
Rechargeable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Full Charge Shotsi
Approx. 660 (EVF) / 770 (LCD)
Approx. 520 shots (CIPA)
Battery VoltageViSAME
7.2 V
7.2 V
Battery Modeli
LP-E6NH
BLX-1
Card SlotsiSAME
Dual UHS-II SD
Dual UHS-II SD
Weather SealingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi
770 shots← BEST +48%
520 shots
WeightGi
612 g
599 g← 2% lighter
Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i
Yes, dust and drip resistant
IP53 rated
Screen Resolutioni
1.62 million dots
1.62M dots
Touch ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
System CameraiSAME
Mirrorless
Mirrorless
EVF ResolutionM DOTSi
2.36 m dots
5.76 m dots← BEST +144%
Screen SizeINCHiSAME
3 inch
3 inch
Hot ShoeiSAME
Yes
Yes
FlashiSAME
No
No
Flip Out ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
VolumeCM³i
1,094.24 cm³
890 cm³
Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci
0 °C← BEST +100%
-10 °C
Tilting ViewfinderiSAME
No
No
EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME
120 Hz
120 Hz
WidthMMi
132 mm
134.8 mm← BEST +2%
HeightMMi
90.4 mm
91.6 mm← BEST +1%
Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME
40 °C
40 °C
Waterproof Depthi
None
Splashproof (IP53)
Thicknessi
91.7 mm
72.7 mm
Dxomark Sensor ScoreiSAME
0
0
Dxomark Sports ScoreiSAME
0
0
Dxomark Landscape ScoreiSAME
0
0
Dxomark Portrait ScoreiSAME
0
0
Bluetooth VersioniSAME
5.0
5.0
Typei
Camera
Premium
ViewfinderiSAME
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder CoverageiSAME
100
100
WeightGi
612 g← BEST +2%
599 g
Processori
DIGIC X
TruePic X
Release Datei
2022-05-24
2024-01-30
Wi-Fi SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Dual Card SlotsiSAME
Yes
Yes
Pixel Shift Shoti
No
Yes (Handheld and Tripod High Res Shot)
Shoots RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Versioni
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
802.11ac
Supports A RemoteiSAME
Yes
Yes
HDMI SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
GPS SupportiSAME
No
No
Support Live StreamingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Advanced Hot Shoei
Yes
Yes (Multi-Interface Shoe)
Internal StorageiSAME
No
No
HDMI Versioni
1.4
Micro-HDMI (Type D)
Internal Storage SizeiSAME
0 GB
0 GB
NFC SupportediSAME
No
No
USB Type-CiSAME
Yes
Yes
External Memory SlotiSAME
Yes
Yes
Sensori
APS-C CMOS
20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS
ResolutionMPi
32.5 MP← BEST +59%
20.4 MP
ISO Rangei
100-32000 (expandable to 51200)
ISO 200-25600 (expandable to 80-102400)
Dynamic RangeSTOPSi
12.8 stops← BEST +7%
12 stops
Stabilizationi
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-axis Sensor-Shift
Sensor Sizei
APS-C
Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Lens MountiSAME
Yes
Yes
Megapixelsi
32.5 MP
20.4 MP
Maximum ISOi
32,000← BEST +25%
25,600
Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME
Yes
Yes
Continuous Shootingi
15 fps
10 fps
Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME
Yes
Yes
Fastest Shutter SpeediSAME
1/8000 sec (mechanical)
1/8000 sec (mechanical)
Focus Pointsi
651
1053
Maximum Expanded ISOi
51200
102400
AF TrackingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual FocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Touch AutofocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual Shutter SpeediSAME
Yes
Yes
BSI Sensori
No
Yes← BEST
Manual ExposureiSAME
Yes
Yes
Serial Shot ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
CMOS Sensori
No
Yes← BEST
Built In HDR ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Two Stage ShutteriSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual ISOiSAME
Yes
Yes
Flash Sync SpeediSAME
1/250 sec
1/250 sec
Manual White BalanceiSAME
Yes
Yes
Exposure Timei
30 - 1/8000 sec
30 sec to 1/8000 sec (mechanical)
Image Stabilization Ratingi
7
7.5← BEST +7%
Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec
Can Combine Image Stabilizationi
Yes
Yes (Sync IS with compatible lenses)
Can Create Panoramas In Camerai
No
Yes← BEST
Stacked Cmos Sensori
No
USB SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
USB Versioni
3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.0 (Type-C)
Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i
3.2 µm
3.3 µm
Build Qualityi
8.5
9.5← BEST +12%
ControlsiSAME
9
9
Autofocus Pointsi
9
9.5← BEST +6%
Image Qualityi
8.8← BEST +4%
8.5
Video Qualityi
8.7
9← BEST +3%
Battery Lifei
8← BEST +7%
7.5
Low Light Performancei
8.5← BEST +6%
8
The Verdicti
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a highly refined professional mirrorless camera, excelling in speed, stabilization, and computational photography, making it ideal for demanding outdoor and action photog
CommentsiSAME
Overall Ratingi
9.2← BEST +2%
9
Color Combinationi
8.5
9.4← BEST +11%
Video Recording ( Main Camera )i
4K 60p, 1080p 120p
C4K/4K 60p, Full HD 240p
Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME
Yes
Yes
Microphone InputiSAME
Yes
Yes
Audio Jacki
No
Yes← BEST
Timelapse FunctioniSAME
Yes
Yes
Movie Bit Ratei
Up to 340 Mbps (4K 60p)
Up to 202 Mbps (4K)
24p Cinema ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME
Yes
Yes
Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME
Yes
Yes
Stereo MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Max Videoi
4K 60p
C4K 60p
Internal Colori
10-bit Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
10-bit 4:2:0 internal
ROW WINS
10
15
05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER
Best overall
OM System-OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM9.0
ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT
Best total score across weighted category factors.
RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R7 (8.9)
FOR VALUE SEEKERS
Best bang for buck
Canon EOS R7CANON8.9
SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES
Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.
RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.4)
PRIORITY · BUILD
Best for build
OM System-OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM9.5
BUILD WEIGHTEDCONF 91%
Best visible score in the build category group.
RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R7 (8.5)
PRIORITY · VALUE
Best for value
Canon EOS R7CANON8.8
VALUE WEIGHTEDCONF 84%
Best visible score in the value category group.
RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (8.0)
06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF
#2CANON0.0
Canon EOS R7
The Canon EOS R7 is a high-performance APS-C mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts and professionals seeking speed, advanced autofocus, a
Autofocus 9.2
FEATURES 9.0
Wins Image Quality
Wins Overall Rating
TRADE-OFFAPS-C sensor limits low-light
BEST VALUEFull review →
#1OM SYSTEM0.0
OM System-OM-1 Mark II
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-performance mirrorless camera designed for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, dura
Autofocus 9.5
Build 9.5
Wins AF Points
Wins Burst Rate
TRADE-OFFMicro Four Thirds sensor size limitations
BEST OVERALLBest price →
Still deciding? The OM System-OM-1 Mark II is the safest pick.
COMPOSITE 9.0/10 · WINS 6 OF 11 CATEGORIES
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Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera vs OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 9.0/10 against 8.9/10 for the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera — a 1% edge. Current starting prices span $1,499–$2,399. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

  • OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 9.0 total score.
  • Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera wins 61 comparable specs with a 56% weighted win rate.
  • Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
  • Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera8.9/10

The Canon EOS R7 is a high-performance APS-C mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts and professionals seeking speed, advanced autofocus, and excellent image quality in a compact form factor.

Pros

  • + Blazing 30fps electronic shutter
  • + Advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • + Effective in-body image stabilization
  • + High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor

Cons

  • APS-C sensor limits low-light
  • No dedicated headphone jack
  • EVF resolution not class-leading

Best for: Wildlife photography · Sports and action · Hybrid photo/video shooters

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon EOS R7 stands out as a formidable APS-C mirrorless camera, offering an exceptional blend of speed, resolution, and advanced features for both stills and video, making it a top choice for action, wildlife, and hybrid…

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraWINNER 9.0/10

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-performance mirrorless camera designed for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, durability, and exceptional image stabilization.

Pros

  • + World-class image stabilization
  • + Blazing fast burst shooting
  • + Advanced AI autofocus
  • + Exceptional weather sealing

Cons

  • Micro Four Thirds sensor size limitations
  • Premium price point
  • Minor upgrades from predecessor

Best for: Wildlife and sports photographers · Outdoor and adventure photography · Computational photography users

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The OM System OM-1 Mark II refines an already excellent camera, offering significant computational photography enhancements, a deeper buffer, and improved AI autofocus, making it a compelling choice for demanding outdoor and…

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera or OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (9.0/10, 0.1 points ahead of the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera). 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 R7 Mirrorless Camera and OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera better value than the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera starts around $2,399 and the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera around $1,499. 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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