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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon R6
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 II was launched 7 years after the E-M10 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the R6 II grades vs the E-M10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Olympus E-M10 II

 R6 II E-M10 II 
IntroducedNovember 2022August 2015Newer by 88 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Canon R6 II

 E-M10 II R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M10 II

 R6 II E-M10 II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II provides outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 II has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the R6 II against the E-M10 II.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

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

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and E-M10 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R6 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern R6 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography advice
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography advice
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography advice
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (360 shots)
73
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging details
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M10 II
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2015-08-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 4897 81
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 390 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 842
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $2,499 $499