Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50
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![Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II/Olympus-E-M5-II-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Launched February 2015
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5
- Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony H50, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
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The E-M5 II was launched 6 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M5 II grades against the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Sony H50
E-M5 II | H50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 74 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-M5 II
H50 | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony H50
E-M5 II | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II has outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 II versus the H50.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 size comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and H50 is 80 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and H50.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 II should have an edge in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H50 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 469g (1.03 lbs) | 547g (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 896 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $699 | $80 |