Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

Olympus
79 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025

Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025

Canon
97 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is highly praised for its superb image stabilization, lightweight build, and excellent handling, making it a favorite for hiking and nature photography. Users appreciate its value, especially when compared to the Mark III, and note that it remains a capable camera despite its age. Some minor drawbacks include the lack of GPS, no pinch zoom on the touchscreen, and the need for firmware updates with older lenses.

Pros
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Comfortable grip and handling
  • Great value for money
  • High-quality images
Cons
  • No built-in GPS
  • No pinch zoom on touchscreen
  • Firmware updates needed for older lenses
  • Screen protector may prevent flush closing
  • No slow motion above 60fps
👍 Image stabilization 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Portability 3
👍 Lens compatibility 3
👎 Gps 2

Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025

85 out of 100 high confidence 97 reviews

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, impressive low-light performance, and robust build quality. Many users upgrading from older DSLRs or mirrorless models report a significant leap in speed and image quality, especially for wildlife and action photography. However, a recurring complaint is the overly complex menu system and steep learning curve, which some find frustrating. Overall, it is considered a top-tier hybrid camera that delivers professional results, though the price and power consumption are noted drawbacks.

Pros
  • Exceptional autofocus performance
  • Excellent low-light and high ISO capability
  • Robust build quality and ergonomics
  • Fast burst shooting up to 40 fps
  • Great image quality and color reproduction
Cons
  • Overly complex and unintuitive menu system
  • Steep learning curve for new users
  • High power consumption requiring backup batteries
  • Expensive price point
  • Limited battery grip compatibility
👍 Autofocus performance 18
👍 Low light performance 12
👍 Build quality 10
👎 Menu complexity 8
🤔 Value for money 7
👎 Battery life 5

Scores

Beginner
Olympus
78
Canon
99
Video
Olympus
71
Canon
98
Wedding Events
Olympus
72
Canon
96
Sports Wildlife
Olympus
77
Canon
93
Photography
Olympus
72
Canon
92
Youtube
Olympus
68
Canon
90
Travel
Olympus
72
Canon
89
Product Photography
Olympus
70
Canon
89
Streaming
Olympus
74
Canon
84
Vlogging
Olympus
72
Canon
84

Specifications

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IICanon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III
Sensor
TypeMOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsfull-frame
Megapixels20.299999237060547 MP32.5 MP★
ISO Range200100★
ProcessorTruePic VIIIDIGIC X
Autofocus
AF Points
121
1,053
AF TypeContrast Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✗✓★
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)15 fps40 fps★
Burst (Electronic)60 fps★40 fps
Max Shutter1/160001/16000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS30 fps120 fps★
1080p FPS120 fps180 fps★
10-bit✗✓★
Log Profile✗✓★
RAW Video✗✓★
CodecH.264H.264, H.265, ProRes RAW
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution2.4M dots3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.50 kg★0.61 kg
Battery Life—620 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✗✓★
USBUSB-C (USB 2.0)USB-C
HDMIMicro-HDMIHDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile

Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025

  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III

Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography