Canon M50 vs OM System OM-5
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Canon M50 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Announced February 2018
- Newer Model is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Released October 2022
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
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Here, we will be reviewing the Canon M50 vs OM System OM-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is relatively close but the M50 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M50 was introduced 5 years before the OM System OM-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M50 matches up vs the OM System OM-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and OM System OM-5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the OM System OM-5
| M50 | OM System OM-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon M50
| OM System OM-5 | M50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2022 |  | February 2018 | More recent by 56 months |
Common features in the Canon M50 and OM System OM-5
| M50 | OM System OM-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3.00" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M50 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 vs OM System OM-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 vs the OM System OM-5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and OM System OM-5 is 79 and 80 respectively.
Canon M50 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and OM System OM-5.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M50 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M50 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older M50 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon M50 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | OM System OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS M50 | OM System OM-5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2018-02-26 | 2022-10-26 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 8 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 119 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.00" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
| 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, MOV, H.264, AAC | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lb) | 414 gr (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | 310 shots |
| Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BLS-50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $779 | $1,200 |
