Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1 III

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is pretty close but the M50 II (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The M50 II was announced 9 months later than the E-M1 III and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M50 II grades against the E-M1 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M50 II vs the E-M1 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and E-M1 III is 79 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and E-M1 III.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M50 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M50 II provides a benefit in sensor technology.