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

Canon EOS RP and OM System-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
COMPARING
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CAMERAS
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Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
CANON
Canon EOS RP
$999
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 — 0.5 ahead of the Canon EOS RP. Dead heat on image quality. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 12 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY
AUTO
BATT
BUIL
DESI
DOXM
FEAT
IMAG
OPTI
PERF
VIDE
VIDE
VALU
Canon EOS RP×2
OM System-OM-1 Mark II×9
Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE
OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL
01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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246810AUTOFOCUSBATTERYBUILDDESIGNDOXMARKFEATURESIMAGE QUALITYOPTICSPERFORMANCEVIDEOGRAPHYVIDEOVALUE
LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Canon EOS RP leads by 8.5
TIGHTESTImage Quality — dead heat between the top two
02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS RPMARK II
AutofocusiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.5
EOS RP8.0
MARK II9.5
BATTERYiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.5
EOS RP6.0
MARK II7.5
BuildiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +2.0
EOS RP7.5
MARK II9.5
DESIGNiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5
EOS RP8.5
MARK II9.0
DOXMARKiCanon EOS RP · +8.5
EOS RP8.5
MARK II0.0
FEATURESiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.0
EOS RP8.0
MARK II9.0
Image QualityiTIED AT 8.5
EOS RP8.5
MARK II8.5
OPTICSiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.0
EOS RP8.0
MARK II9.0
PERFORMANCEiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.2
EOS RP7.8
MARK II9.0
VIDEOGRAPHYiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +2.0
EOS RP7.0
MARK II9.0
VideoiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +2.0
EOS RP7.0
MARK II9.0
ValueiCanon EOS RP · +1.0
EOS RP9.0
MARK II8.0
03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT
SWEET SPOTPREMIUM PICKBUDGET TIERPOOR VALUE$1,048$1,482$1,916$2,3508.58.89.0PRICE →SCORE ↑BEST DEALCanon EOS RPOM System-OM-1 Mark II
SCORE PER $100 · RANKED
01Canon EOS RP0.85BEST 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 RP$99911W8.5
OM System-OM-1 Mark II$2,39922W9.0
AF Pointsi
4,779← BEST +354%
1,053
Subject Detectioni
Eye, Face, Animal
Human, Animal (Dog, Cat, Bird), Car, Motorcycle, Airplane, Helicopter, Train, Truck
Burst RateFPSi
5 fps
50 fps← BEST +900%
Battery HealthWHi
7.5 Wh
16.4 Wh
Removable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery Level IndicatoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery PowerMAHi
1040 mAh mAh
2280 mAh
Rechargeable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Full Charge Shotsi
250-270 shots
Approx. 520 shots (CIPA)
Battery VoltageViSAME
7.2 V
7.2 V
Battery Modeli
LP-E17
BLX-1
Card Slotsi
Single SD (UHS-II)
Dual UHS-II SD
Weather SealingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi
250 shots
520 shots← BEST +108%
WeightGi
485 g← 19% lighter
599 g
Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i
Dust and Drip Resistant
IP53 rated
Screen Resolutioni
1.04 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
755 cm³
890 cm³
Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci
0 °C← BEST +100%
-10 °C
Tilting ViewfinderiSAME
No
No
EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi
60 Hz
120 Hz← BEST +100%
WidthMMi
132.5 mm
134.8 mm← BEST +2%
HeightMMi
85 mm
91.6 mm← BEST +8%
Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME
40 °C
40 °C
Waterproof Depthi
0 m
Splashproof (IP53)
Thicknessi
70.0 mm
72.7 mm
Dxomark Sensor Scorei
85← BEST
0
Dxomark Sports Scorei
22.8← BEST
0
Dxomark Landscape Scorei
13.5← BEST
0
Dxomark Portrait Scorei
24.3← BEST
0
Bluetooth Versioni
4.1
5.0
Typei
Mirrorless Camera
Premium
ViewfinderiSAME
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder CoverageiSAME
100
100
WeightGi
484 g
599 g← BEST +24%
Processori
DIGIC 8
TruePic X
Release Datei
2019-02-14
2024-01-30
Wi-Fi SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Dual Card Slotsi
No
Yes← BEST
Pixel Shift Shoti
No
Yes (Handheld and Tripod High Res Shot)
Shoots RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Versioni
802.11b/g/n
802.11ac
Supports A RemoteiSAME
Yes
Yes
HDMI SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
GPS SupportiSAME
No
No
Support Live Streamingi
No
Yes← BEST
Advanced Hot Shoei
No
Yes (Multi-Interface Shoe)
Internal StorageiSAME
No
No
HDMI Versioni
Type C (Mini)
Micro-HDMI (Type D)
Internal Storage SizeiSAME
0 GB
0 GB
NFC Supportedi
Yes← BEST
No
USB Type-CiSAME
Yes
Yes
External Memory SlotiSAME
Yes
Yes
Sensori
Full-Frame CMOS
20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS
ResolutionMPi
26.2 MP← BEST +28%
20.4 MP
ISO Rangei
100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400)
ISO 200-25600 (expandable to 80-102400)
Dynamic RangeSTOPSi
13.5 stops← BEST +13%
12 stops
Stabilizationi
Digital (Video), Lens-based
5-axis Sensor-Shift
Sensor Sizei
35.9 x 24.0 mm
Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Lens MountiSAME
Yes
Yes
Megapixelsi
26.2 MP
20.4 MP
Maximum ISOi
40,000← BEST +56%
25,600
Sensor Shift Stabilizationi
No
Yes← BEST
Continuous Shootingi
5 fps
10 fps
Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME
Yes
Yes
Fastest Shutter Speedi
1/4000 s
1/8000 sec (mechanical)
Focus Pointsi
4,779
1053
Maximum Expanded ISOiSAME
102400
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 SensoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Built In HDR ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Two Stage ShutteriSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual ISOiSAME
Yes
Yes
Flash Sync Speedi
1/180 s
1/250 sec
Manual White BalanceiSAME
Yes
Yes
Exposure Timei
30 - 1/4000 s
30 sec to 1/8000 sec (mechanical)
Image Stabilization Ratingi
6.5
7.5← BEST +15%
Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi
N/A
1/32000 sec
Can Combine Image Stabilizationi
No
Yes (Sync IS with compatible lenses)
Can Create Panoramas In Camerai
No
Yes← BEST
Stacked Cmos Sensori
No
USB SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
USB Versioni
2.0 (Type-C)
USB 3.0 (Type-C)
Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i
5.96 µm
3.3 µm
Build Qualityi
7.5
9.5← BEST +27%
Controlsi
8
9← BEST +13%
Autofocus Pointsi
8
9.5← BEST +19%
Image QualityiSAME
8.5
8.5
Video Qualityi
7
9← BEST +29%
Battery Lifei
6
7.5← BEST +25%
Low Light PerformanceiSAME
8
8
The Verdicti
The Canon EOS RP is an excellent choice for photographers seeking an affordable entry into the full-frame mirrorless world, offering superb image quality and a user-friendly experience, despite some video and battery limitations.
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
7.6
9← BEST +18%
Color Combinationi
9.2
9.4← BEST +2%
Video Recording ( Main Camera )i
4K (24p/25p), 1080p (60p)
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
120 Mbps (4K), 60 Mbps (1080p)
Up to 202 Mbps (4K)
24p Cinema ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Slow Motion Video Recordi
No
Yes← BEST
Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME
Yes
Yes
Stereo MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Max Videoi
3840 x 2160 (4K)
C4K 60p
Internal Colori
8-bit 4:2:0 (internal)
10-bit 4:2:0 internal
ROW WINS
11
22
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 RP (8.5)
FOR VALUE SEEKERS
Best bang for buck
Canon EOS RPCANON8.5
SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES
Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.
RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.4)
PRIORITY · DOXMARK
Best for doxmark
Canon EOS RPCANON8.5
DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 82%
Best visible score in the doxmark category group.
RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.0)
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 RP (7.5)
06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF
#2CANON0.0
Canon EOS RP
The Canon EOS RP is an accessible full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts looking to step up their photography game without brea
Value 9.0
DESIGN 8.5
Wins Image Quality
Wins AF Points
TRADE-OFFLimited battery life
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 Overall Rating
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 9 OF 12 CATEGORIES
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Canon EOS RP Full-Frame 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 8.5/10 for the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 6% edge. Current starting prices span $999–$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 RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera wins 54 comparable specs with a 45% weighted win rate.
  • OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Overall Rating.
  • Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Canon EOS RP is an accessible full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts looking to step up their photography game without breaking the bank.

Pros

  • + Affordable full-frame mirrorless
  • + Excellent image quality
  • + Compact and lightweight design
  • + Vari-angle touchscreen LCD

Cons

  • Limited battery life
  • Cropped 4K video
  • No in-body image stabilization

Best for: Budget-conscious full-frame users · Travel and everyday photography · Portrait and landscape enthusiasts

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon EOS RP is an excellent choice for photographers seeking an affordable entry into the full-frame mirrorless world, offering superb image quality and a user-friendly experience, despite some video and battery…

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 RP Full-Frame 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, 0.5 points ahead of the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame 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 RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Overall Rating, Sensor, AF Points — with the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera leading on Overall Rating. 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 RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera starts around $2,399 and the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera around $999. 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.

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