Canon EOS RP
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS RP
The Canon EOS RP is widely praised as an affordable entry point into full-frame mirrorless photography, with users loving its lightweight build, excellent image quality, and user-friendly interface. Many appreciate the value for money, especially when paired with the RF 24-105mm kit lens, and note it's a great upgrade from crop-sensor DSLRs. However, common criticisms include a small and dim viewfinder, slow burst rate, limited 4K video autofocus, and poor battery life. Some users also report reliability issues and frustration with third-party lens compatibility.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact body
- Excellent image quality
- Great value for money
- User-friendly interface and menus
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- Small and dim viewfinder
- Slow burst rate
- Limited 4K video autofocus
- Poor battery life
- No in-body image stabilization
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
This user switched from the Lumix G9M2 to the OM System OM-1 Mark II for "run and gun" shooting and found it excellent, especially for mountain bike races. They praise its fast sensor readout, highlights exposure mode that improves shadow detail in raw files, and 10-bit video. However, the reviewer notes the lack of a true auto mode and the inability to edit previous forum posts, while also pointing out that custom modes can save configuration changes. The Q&A section contains numerous unanswered questions and a complaint about inaccurate product specs regarding integrated flash and included memory card.
Pros
- fast sensor readout
- highlights exposure mode improves shadow detail
- 10-bit video recording
- custom modes save configuration changes
- 2x crop assignable to lens button
Cons
- no true auto mode
- cannot edit previous forum posts
- inaccurate product specs on flash and memory card
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS RP | OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26.200000762939453 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | TruePic X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 4779 | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 5 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 25 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.51 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS RP
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.