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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
65

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 III
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was introduced 8 years later than the E-M5 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R50 matches up versus the E-M5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 R50 E-M5 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2023February 2015More recent by 98 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 E-M5 II R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 R50 E-M5 II 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R50 compared to the E-M5 II.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and E-M5 II is 75 and 80 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and E-M5 II.
Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R50 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger R50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 II
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
77
 fully articulated screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
82
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography info
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
65
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low battery pack (310 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
84
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
74
 weather proof
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography information
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
74
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 low battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
 no image stabilization
82
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes external mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Canon EOS R50Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R50 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 81
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 469 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 896
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $679 $699