Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Released November 2022
- Succeeded the Canon R6
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
- Replacement is OM System OM-5
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M5 III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is very similar but the R6 II (Full frame) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R6 II was unveiled 3 years after the E-M5 III which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R6 II grades against the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R6 II Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Olympus E-M5 III
R6 II | E-M5 III | |||
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Revealed | November 2022 | October 2019 | More modern by 38 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Canon R6 II
E-M5 III | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M5 III
R6 II | E-M5 III | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3.00" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R6 II has got exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R6 II and Olympus E-M5 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R6 II against the E-M5 III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and E-M5 III is 61 and 80 respectively.
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and E-M5 III.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R6 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R6 II will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon R6 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2022-11-02 | 2019-10-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 4897 | 121 |
Cross type focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 35 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
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 | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (1.50 pounds) | 414 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 310 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $2,499 | $1,199 |