Canon M50 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon M50 and Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is very well matched but the M50 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The M50 was manufactured 18 months after the E-M1 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the M50 grades versus the E-M1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M50 features exterior 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 Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 and Olympus E-M1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M50 against the E-M1 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and E-M1 II is 79 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and E-M1 II.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M50 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M50 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer M50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.