Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Announced October 2020
- Replaced the Canon M50
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-P2
- Successor is Olympus E-P5
Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M50 II was announced 9 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M50 II matches up vs the E-P3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-P3
M50 II | E-P3 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | August 2011 | More modern by 112 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 614k | Clearer screen (+426k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Canon M50 II
E-P3 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P3
M50 II | E-P3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II features physical 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) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 II versus the E-P3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and E-P3 is 79 and 86 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and E-P3.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M50 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will provide greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent M50 II provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2011-08-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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) | 369 grams (0.81 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $0 |