OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • OM System OM-1 Mark II leads Canon EOS R8 Mark II overall by 18 points (72 vs 54 out of 100).
  • Key differences: sensor size, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has Full Frame vs Micro Four Thirds; max video frame rate, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 180 vs 60 fps; burst speed (electronic), where OM System OM-1 Mark II has 120 vs 40 fps; ISO max, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 102,400 vs 25,600; battery life (CIPA shots), where OM System OM-1 Mark II has 520 vs 340.
OM System OM-1 Mark II leads overall
OM System OM-1 Mark II · 69 overall, #17 of 39
72
Canon EOS R8 Mark II · 66 overall, #20 of 39
54
Key differences
  • Sensor SizeCanon EOS R8 Mark II Full Frame vs Micro Four Thirds
  • Max Video Frame RateCanon EOS R8 Mark II 180 vs 60 fps
  • Burst SpeedOM System OM-1 Mark II 120 vs 40 fps
  • ISO MaxCanon EOS R8 Mark II 102,400 vs 25,600
  • Battery LifeOM System OM-1 Mark II 520 vs 340

Scores by Category

OM-1 Mark II wins 5 of 7 categories · EOS R8 Mark II wins 2

CategoryOM-1 Mark IIEOS R8 Mark IILead
Sensor
+28
Autofocus
+100
Video
+20
Performance
+79
Connectivity & Storage
+100
Physical & Battery
+14
Display & Viewfinder
+31

Physical Comparison

599 g546 g
OM-1 Mark IIEOS R8 Mark II

OM-1 Mark II is 53 g (10%) heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Sensor

Feature
OM-1 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Sensor Size
Megapixels
20.4 MP
24.2 MP19% more
Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Yes
Yes
ISO Max
25,600
102,400300% more

Autofocus

Feature
OM-1 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
AF Points
1,053
N/A

Video

Feature
OM-1 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Max Video Resolution
4096 × 2160 px
3840 × 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
60 fps
180 fps200% more
Video Bit Depth
10
10

Performance

Feature
OM-1 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Burst Speed (mechanical)
10 fps
N/A
Burst Speed (electronic)
120 fps200% more
40 fps

Display & Viewfinder

Feature
OM-1 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
LCD Size
3 in
3 in
LCD Resolution
1,620,000
1,620,000
Viewfinder Resolution
5,760,000144% more
2,360,000

Connectivity & Storage

Feature
OM-1 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Dual Card Slots
Yes
N/A
Weather Sealing
Yes
N/A

Physical & Battery

Feature
OM-1 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Weight
599 g
546 g9% less
Battery Life (CIPA shots)
52053% more
340
Dimensions
13.88 × 9.16 × 7.27 cm
13.14 × 9.00 × 7.97 cm

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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