Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs
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- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Released February 2019
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced October 2019
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
- Newer Model is OM System OM-5
Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon RP versus Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RP was brought out 8 months prior to the E-M5 III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the RP matches up against the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The entire galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Olympus E-M5 III
RP | E-M5 III |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Canon RP
E-M5 III | RP | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | February 2019 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon RP and Olympus E-M5 III
RP | E-M5 III | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon RP has got physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Canon RP versus Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RP and the E-M5 III.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and E-M5 III is 70 and 80 respectively.
Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and E-M5 III.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RP because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon RP will show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older RP will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS RP | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-02-14 | 2019-10-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 6240 x 4160 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 4779 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 17 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lb) | 414 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2977 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 310 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $999 | $1,199 |