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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Newer Model is OM System OM-5
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R50 versus Olympus E-M5 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is very similar but the R50 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was unveiled 3 years later than the E-M5 III and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the R50 matches up against the E-M5 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 R50 E-M5 III 
RevealedFebruary 2023October 2019More recent by 41 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M5 III R50 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 R50 E-M5 III 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R50 comes with outside 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) while the Olympus E-M5 III has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 versus Olympus E-M5 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R50 vs the E-M5 III.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and E-M5 III is 75 and 80 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and E-M5 III.
All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R50 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon R50 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern R50 provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
77
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography information
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography information
77
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
83
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography details
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery pack (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
84
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
77
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
77
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 bad battery pack (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
84
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Canon EOS R50Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R50 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video 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 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 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 310 photos
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    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $679 $1,199