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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
81 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was introduced 8 years after the E-PL7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R50 scores vs the E-PL7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-PL7

		

		

			
 R50 E-PL7 
RevealedFebruary 2023September 2014More modern by 103 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 E-PL7 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-PL7

		

		

			
 R50 E-PL7 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 has outside 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-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R50 and the E-PL7.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and E-PL7 is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and E-PL7.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R50 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer R50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
83
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
71
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
77
 fully articulated screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
84
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography details
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography info
84
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 good megapixels (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
85
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
80
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging info
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
78
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-PL7
 Canon EOS R50Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R50 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2014-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 81
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 37 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 357g (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $679 $499