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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is very close but the R50 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was released 3 years after the E-M1 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R50 matches up against the E-M1 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 R50 E-M1 III 
LaunchedFebruary 2023February 2020Newer by 37 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 E-M1 III R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 R50 E-M1 III 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R50 features outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 versus the E-M1 III.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and E-M1 III is 75 and 67 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and E-M1 III.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R50 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R50 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography highlights
83
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
77
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 great ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
78
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
84
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
79
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inch)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
81
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging info
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Canon EOS R50Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R50 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2020-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 651 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
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 modes - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest 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, 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 580g (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 420 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $679 $1,800