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Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76

Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 40D
  • Newer Model is Canon 60D
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2022
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Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 50D versus OM System OM-1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 50D was introduced 14 years earlier than the OM System OM-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 50D scores vs the OM System OM-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the OM System OM-1

 50D OM System OM-1 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Canon 50D

 OM System OM-1 50D 
LaunchedFebruary 2022October 2008Newer by 161 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 50D and OM System OM-1

 50D OM System OM-1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements

Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D features physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Canon 50D versus OM System OM-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 50D compared to the OM System OM-1.

Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and OM System OM-1 is 57 and 65 respectively.

Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and OM System OM-1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 50D with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the OM System OM-1 will show extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 50D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography information
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography info
OM System OM-1 Street photography info
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography advice
OM System OM-1 Sports photography advice
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (800 per charge)
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (520 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography advice
OM System OM-1 Travel photography advice
57
environment proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery life (520 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (800 per charge)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (520 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 50D
Vlogging with OM System OM-1
9
no video
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
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Canon 50D vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and OM System OM-1
 Canon EOS 50DOM System OM-1
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 50D OM System OM-1
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2008-10-30 2022-02-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 4752 x 3168 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 1053
Cross focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 118
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.3 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 gr (1.81 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 520 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A BLX-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $996 $2,199