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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
83 Overall
71

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R50 and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very close but the R50 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was announced 2 years after the E-M10 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the R50 grades versus the E-M10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 R50 E-M10 IV 
LaunchedFebruary 2023August 2020Newer by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 R50 E-M10 IV 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
See the Canon R50 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the R50 versus the E-M10 IV.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and E-M10 IV is 75 and 81 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and E-M10 IV.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R50 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R50 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern R50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
77
 screen articulates fully
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 great high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
84
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
73
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
84
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
85
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 good megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
80
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
83
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging highlights
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic support
 does not have image stabilization
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Canon EOS R50Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R50 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2020-08-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $679 $699