Canon M50 vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Successor is Canon M50 II
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Launched October 2019
- Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II
- Replacement is OM System OM-5
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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.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Olympus E-M5 III
| M50 | E-M5 III |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Canon M50
| E-M5 III | M50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2019 |  | February 2018 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon M50 and Olympus E-M5 III
| M50 | E-M5 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison
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.
Canon M50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-02-26 | 2019-10-17 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 8 | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 23 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 414g (0.91 lbs) |
| 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 235 images | 310 images |
| Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BLN-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $779 | $1,199 |
