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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Previous Model is Canon M50
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-M1X, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is fairly close but the M50 II (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was revealed 21 months after the E-M1X making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M50 II matches up vs the E-M1X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-M1X

 M50 II E-M1X 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2019More modern by 21 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Canon M50 II

 E-M1X M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M1X

 M50 II E-M1X 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II has external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M50 II compared to the E-M1X.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and E-M1X is 79 and 54 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and E-M1X.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M50 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 II will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern M50 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
85
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
77
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (305 CIPA)
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (870 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
79
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery life (305 CIPA)
68
great battery life (870 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (305 per charge)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (870 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging features
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M1X
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual 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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS Yes Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lb) 997 gr (2.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 870 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $599 $2,999