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Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Later Model is OM System OM-5
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Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon M6 MII and Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was manufactured about the same time to the E-M5 III which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M6 MII scores vs the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Olympus E-M5 III

 M6 MII E-M5 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Canon M6 MII

 E-M5 III M6 MII 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Olympus E-M5 III

 M6 MII E-M5 III 
IntroducedAugust 2019October 2019Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII has outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M6 MII and Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII against the E-M5 III.

Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and E-M5 III is 83 and 80 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and E-M5 III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M6 MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will give you greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
MP count high (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
83
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count high (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (305 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
74
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count high (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (305 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count high (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (305 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging information
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
84
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
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Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Olympus E-M5 III
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2019-10-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
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 33MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 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 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 gr (0.90 lb) 414 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 305 photos 310 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $849 $1,199