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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was launched 3 years later than the E-M10 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M50 II scores versus the E-M10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 M50 II E-M10 III 
ReleasedOctober 2020August 2017Fresher by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 E-M10 III M50 II 

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

 M50 II E-M10 III 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II features outer dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II vs the E-M10 III.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and E-M10 III is 79 and 80 respectively.

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

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and E-M10 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 II will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger M50 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography features
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography info
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (305 shots)
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
78
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
67
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging factors
85
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M10 III
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2017-08-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 121
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 330 shots
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $650