Canon M50 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon M50 and Olympus E-M5 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is very comparable but the M50 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 was launched 19 months before the E-M5 III making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M50 grades against the E-M5 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has got 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 Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 vs the E-M5 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and E-M5 III is 79 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and E-M5 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M50 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M50 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older M50 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.