Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 II
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Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Launched October 2015
- Refreshed by Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Released August 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon M10 and Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the E-M10 II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the M10 (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

The M10 was unveiled 2 months later than the E-M10 II and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M10 scores versus the E-M10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The full galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Olympus E-M10 II
M10 | E-M10 II | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Canon M10
E-M10 II | M10 |
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Common features in the Canon M10 and Olympus E-M10 II
M10 | E-M10 II | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | August 2015 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M10 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 II has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Canon M10 and Olympus E-M10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M10 vs the E-M10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and E-M10 II is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and E-M10 II.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M10 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS M10 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-10-12 | 2015-08-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.6 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.80 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301g (0.66 lbs) | 390g (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 753 | 842 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $499 |