Canon M50 vs Olympus 5010

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon M50 versus Olympus 5010, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and 5010 (14MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and 5010 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 was revealed 8 years later than the 5010 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M50 scores versus the 5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 & Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 and the 5010.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and 5010 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and 5010.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent M50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.