Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M1X

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.