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Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76

Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2022
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Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is very close but the M50 (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 was announced 5 years before the OM System OM-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M50 grades versus the OM System OM-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the OM System OM-1

 M50 OM System OM-1 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Canon M50

 OM System OM-1 M50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022February 2018More recent by 48 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and OM System OM-1

 M50 OM System OM-1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 compared to the OM System OM-1.

Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and OM System OM-1 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and OM System OM-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography information
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography factors
OM System OM-1 Street photography factors
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with OM System OM-1
75
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (235 shots)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (520 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography features
OM System OM-1 Travel photography features
78
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (235 shots)
78
better than average battery pack (520 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography factors
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (235 per charge)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (520 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with OM System OM-1
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
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Canon M50 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and OM System OM-1
 Canon EOS M50OM System OM-1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M50 OM System OM-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2022-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 1053
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 118
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 images 520 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLX-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $779 $2,199