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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Olympus E-M10
(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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The R7 was announced 8 years after the E-M10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R7 grades versus the E-M10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Olympus E-M10

 R7 E-M10 
RevealedMay 2022March 2014Newer by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Canon R7

 E-M10 R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M10

 R7 E-M10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 has got exterior measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the R7 versus the E-M10.

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and E-M10 is 64 and 82 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and E-M10.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R7 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R7 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger R7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography information
Olympus E-M10 Street photography information
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than average (612 grams)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (660 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery (660 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count excellent (33MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average (612 grams)
67
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography info
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (660 per charge)
2 card slots
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
heavier than average (612g)
33
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Olympus E-M10
 Canon EOS R7Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R7 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2014-03-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 651 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash settings 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)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 612g (1.35 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 660 images 320 images
Style of battery 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 recording
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $1,499 $600