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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Canon M50
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The M50 II was introduced 7 months earlier than the E-P7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M50 II matches up against the E-P7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-P7

 M50 II E-P7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Canon M50 II

 E-P7 M50 II 
IntroducedJune 2021October 2020More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P7

 M50 II E-P7 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 II versus the E-P7.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and E-P7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and E-P7.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M50 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M50 II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography factors
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography factors
76
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery pack (305 shots)
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (305 CIPA)
87
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (305 per charge)
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-P7
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P7
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2021-06-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 118
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $800