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Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
63 Features
88 Overall
73

Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" 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
  • Announced October 2022
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the R50 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was announced 4 months after the OM System OM-5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R50 scores versus the OM System OM-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the OM System OM-5

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon R50

          

          

            
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Common features in the Canon R50 and OM System OM-5

          

          

            
 R50 OM System OM-5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023October 2022Same generation
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon R50 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the R50 against the OM System OM-5.
Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and OM System OM-5 is 75 and 80 respectively.
Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and OM System OM-5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R50 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

            Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography advice
82
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography advice
OM System OM-5 Street photography advice
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 great high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography info
OM System OM-5 Sports photography info
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
75
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect AF
 terrible battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
OM System OM-5 Travel photography info
84
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
77
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography highlights
79
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
78
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 terrible battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging information
OM System OM-5 Vlogging information
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 features face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
84
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
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Canon R50 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and OM System OM-5
 Canon EOS R50OM System OM-5
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R50 OM System OM-5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 119
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 414 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $679 $1,200