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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70

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
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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).

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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
72
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
84
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
82
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