Canon 90D vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Canon 90D vs Olympus E-M5 III

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Canon 90D advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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

1300 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
32.5 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
57 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Canon 90D

Less expensive
$1099 vs $1349
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
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Thinner
49 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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
30.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
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Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.
Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
Read our Olympus E-M5 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Olympus E-M5 III

Canon 80D

$824
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Canon 80D

Compared to Canon 77D

Canon 90D

Canon 77D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 77D

Olympus E-M5 III

Canon 77D

$824
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Canon 77D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Olympus E-M5 III

Nikon D7500

$824
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$864
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Panasonic G100

Canon 90D

Panasonic G100

$1099
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$599
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$824
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$599
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100

Compared to Olympus E-M10 IV

Canon 90D

Olympus E-M10 IV

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$630
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Olympus E-M5 III

Olympus E-M10 IV

$824
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$630
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-M10 IV

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