Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Launched November 2022
- Previous Model is Canon R6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus E-M10 II

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

The R6 II was brought out 8 years after the E-M10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R6 II matches up versus the E-M10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The entire galleries are available at Canon R6 II Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Olympus E-M10
R6 II | E-M10 | |||
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Introduced | November 2022 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 106 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+583k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Canon R6 II
E-M10 | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M10
R6 II | E-M10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II has got outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 II versus the E-M10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and E-M10 is 61 and 82 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and E-M10.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R6 II will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R6 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2022-11-02 | 2014-03-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 4897 | 81 |
Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 35 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.80 m (ISO100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 396 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 884 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 320 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail cost | $2,499 | $600 |