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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2022
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The R10 was launched 6 years later than the E-M10 II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R10 grades vs the E-M10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Olympus E-M10 II

		

		

			
 R10 E-M10 II 
IntroducedMay 2022August 2015Fresher by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Canon R10

		

		

			
 E-M10 II R10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R10 and Olympus E-M10 II

		

		

			
 R10 E-M10 II 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R10 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 II has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-M10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R10 against the E-M10 II.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and E-M10 II is 69 and 82 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and E-M10 II.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R10 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern R10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
82
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
72
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 II as a Street photography camera
70
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (426 grams)
83
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
78
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
67
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R10
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
76
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (426g)
73
 provides touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 no image stabilization
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic port
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (426 grams)
35
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Olympus E-M10 II
 Canon EOS R10Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2015-08-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 651 81
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 842
Other
Battery life 450 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $879 $499