Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M5
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Released April 2012
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M5 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-M5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The M50 II was brought out 8 years later than the E-M5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M50 II grades versus the E-M5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-M5
M50 II | E-M5 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | April 2012 | More recent by 103 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+430k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Canon M50 II
E-M5 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-M5
M50 II | E-M5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II provides outer dimensions 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-M5 has proportions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-M5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M50 II against the E-M5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and E-M5 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and E-M5.
Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M50 II will result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger M50 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2012-04-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387g (0.85 lb) | 425g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 826 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $599 | $799 |