Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL3

Here is a complete overview of the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was brought out 9 years later than the E-PL3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the M50 II grades vs the E-PL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II has exterior 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) and the Olympus E-PL3 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 II and the E-PL3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and E-PL3 is 79 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and E-PL3.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 II will give you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M50 II should have an edge in sensor technology.