Canon M vs Olympus E-M10

On this page, we are matching up the Canon M vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is very well matched but the M (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The M was manufactured 20 months earlier than the E-M10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M matches up against the E-M10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has got physical measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M versus the E-M10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M and E-M10 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M and E-M10.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind in sensor innovation.