OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS M M6 Mark II Black 2019

Canon EOS M M6 Mark II Black 2019

Canon
78 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.

Pros
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Intuitive menu system
  • Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
  • No Auto mode
  • External battery charger not included
  • Expensive external charger
  • Learning curve for new users
  • Rubber charging port cover may wear out
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Menu usability 2
👎 Missing auto mode 2
👎 Battery charger inclusion 2

Canon EOS M M6 Mark II Black 2019

82 out of 100 high confidence 73 reviews

The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight design, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite travel companion and a worthy upgrade from bulkier DSLRs. Users love the sharp photos, responsive touchscreen, and the ability to use existing EF lenses via an adapter. However, common complaints include the lack of in-body stabilization, no headphone jack for video monitoring, and the discontinued EOS M lens system. A few users also mention accidental video button presses and the need for a weather-sealed body.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Excellent image quality
  • Sharp photos with high resolution
  • Responsive touchscreen
  • Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses via adapter
Cons
  • No in-body image stabilization
  • No headphone jack for video
  • Discontinued EOS M lens system
  • Accidental video button presses
  • Not weather-sealed
👍 Image quality 18
👍 Size and weight 15
👍 Lens compatibility 12
🤔 Build quality 8
👎 Video features 7
👎 Eos m discontinuation 5

Scores

Beginner
OM System
94
Canon
81
Sports Wildlife
OM System
91
Canon
69
Wedding Events
OM System
90
Canon
68
Video
OM System
89
Canon
74
Photography
OM System
86
Canon
83
Product Photography
OM System
80
Canon
85
Travel
OM System
84
Canon
67
Youtube
OM System
82
Canon
71
Streaming
OM System
79
Canon
78
Vlogging
OM System
77
Canon
71

Specifications

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark IICanon EOS M M6 Mark II
Sensor
TypeStacked BSI Live MOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsaps-c
Megapixels20.399999618530273 MP32.5 MP★
ISO Range200100★
ProcessorTruePic XDIGIC 8
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
5,481
AF TypeAuto and Manual FocusPhase Detection: 5481
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)50 fps★14 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★30 fps
Max Shutter1/320001/16000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★120 fps
10-bit✓★✗
Log Profile✓★—
RAW Video✓✓
CodecH.264, H.265H.264/MP4
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★1.0M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.51 kg0.41 kg★
Battery Life520 shots★305 shots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C (USB 2.0)
HDMIHDMIMicro-HDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile

Canon EOS M M6 Mark II Black 2019

  • Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong sensor (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

Canon EOS M M6 Mark II Black 2019

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingPhotographyWedding EventsSports Wildlife

Canon EOS M M6 Mark II Better at:

Product Photography