Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R50 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-M5 II
R50 | E-M5 II | |||
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Released | February 2023 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 98 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Canon R50
E-M5 II | R50 |
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-M5 II
R50 | E-M5 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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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 |