Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL6

Here, we will be comparing the Canon R50 versus Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The R50 was brought out 8 years later than the E-PL6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R50 grades against the E-PL6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R50 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R50 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R50 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 and the E-PL6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and E-PL6 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and E-PL6.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R50 will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R50 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.