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Canon R vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
52
Features
85
Overall
65

Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon R versus Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was manufactured 4 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the R matches up against the E-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Olympus E-M1

 R E-M1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018October 2013Newer by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Canon R

 E-M1 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Olympus E-M1

 R E-M1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the R against the E-M1.

Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R and E-M1 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R and E-M1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will render greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (497g)
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count fantastic (30MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
65
lighter than competition (497g)
environment proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low battery pack (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography features
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition (497g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Olympus E-M1
 Canon EOS ROlympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-05 2013-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 40000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5655 81
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 17 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 497 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 73
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.7
DXO Low light rating 2742 757
Other
Battery life 370 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $2,299 $799