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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Previous Model is Canon M50
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the M50 II (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was introduced 3 months later than the E-M10 IV and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M50 II matches up versus the E-M10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 M50 II E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Canon M50 II

 E-M10 IV M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M10 IV

 M50 II E-M10 IV 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2020Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 II compared to the E-M10 IV.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and E-M10 IV is 79 and 81 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and E-M10 IV.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography details
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography details
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography factors
76
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (305 CIPA)
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
78
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (305 shots)
84
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (305 shots)
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging info
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $699