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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony H50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 7 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1 II grades against the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony H50

 E-M1 II H50 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 H50 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony H50

 E-M1 II H50 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the H50.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and H50 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and H50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will render extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Sony H50
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (574g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Sony H50
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (574g)
environment sealing
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Sony H50
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selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than competition (574 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (547g)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony H50
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-09-19 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 9.10 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MOV, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 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 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $1,700 $80