Canon 6D Mark II vs Olympus E-M10 III

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Canon 6D Mark II vs Olympus E-M10 III

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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4/3 226.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Olympus E-M10 III

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.67 vs 3.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More viewfinder magnification
0.71x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
26.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M10 III advantages over Canon 6D Mark II

Less expensive
$799 vs $1599
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
49 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
503g vs 1560g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.6 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 98 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.6 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 20 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Great vari-angle touchscreen; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive performance for its class.
Disappointing dynamic range; No 4K video; Optical viewfinder comes up short; Narrow AF point coverage through viewfinder.
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Superbly-built, comfortable and compact body; Pairs beautifully with pancake kit lens; Excellent image quality; Excellent performance in most respects; Great single-shot autofocus; Really nice viewfinder and touch-screen display; Friendlier user interface courts amateurs.
Some controls are a bit small and tightly-packed; Hand grips are still a bit modestly-sized for larger lenses; Continuous and video autofocus just isn't up to snuff; New user interface can feel limiting to advanced photographers; Underwhelming battery life.
Read our Olympus E-M10 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1332
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1499
35mm

Bigger pixels
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Olympus E-M10 III

Canon 6D

$549
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D610

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1196
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D610

Olympus E-M10 III

Nikon D610

$549
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1196
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon D750

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D750

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1700
35mm

More dynamic range
Internal flash

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D750

Olympus E-M10 III

Nikon D750

$549
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1700
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Nikon D750

Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Canon 6D Mark II

Olympus E-M10 II

$1332
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

$349
4/3

Less expensive

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M10 II

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Canon 6D Mark II

Panasonic GX85

$1332
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX85

$549
4/3

More telephoto lens reach
Higher max flash sync

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX85

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