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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was manufactured 6 years later than the E-PL7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M50 II grades vs the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-PL7

 M50 II E-PL7 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2014Fresher by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Canon M50 II

 E-PL7 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-PL7

 M50 II E-PL7 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II comes with 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M50 II and the E-PL7.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and E-PL7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and E-PL7.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M50 II will give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent M50 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography advice
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography advice
77
has image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (305 per charge)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography info
79
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (305 per charge)
85
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (305 per charge)
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Olympus E-PL7
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Olympus PEN E-PL7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2014-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 81
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lb) 357 gr (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 873
Other
Battery life 305 images 350 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $499