Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Lets look much closer at the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M10 IV, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very close but the R6 II (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The R6 II was announced 2 years later than the E-M10 IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R6 II grades versus the E-M10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Canon R6 II Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II enjoys physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 II vs the E-M10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and E-M10 IV is 61 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and E-M10 IV.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R6 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R6 II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.