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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon R50 and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is pretty close but the R50 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was revealed 21 months after the E-P7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R50 grades vs the E-P7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-P7

		

		

			
 R50 E-P7 
IntroducedFebruary 2023June 2021More modern by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 E-P7 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-P7

		

		

			
 R50 E-P7 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 features external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus E-P7 has dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R50 and Olympus E-P7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R50 versus the E-P7.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and E-P7 is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and E-P7.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer R50 will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography information
83
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
77
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
86
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
73
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography highlights
84
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
87
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography factors
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00")
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
83
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging details
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging details
77
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
80
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not have external mic port
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-P7
 Canon EOS R50Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R50 Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2021-06-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 118
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 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 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $679 $800