Olympus E-M1 II vs Canon EOS RP

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Olympus E-M1 II vs Canon EOS RP

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M1 II conclusion.

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

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M1 Mark III
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Differences

Olympus E-M1 II advantages over Canon EOS RP

Less expensive
$899* vs $2099
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
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

440 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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
60.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Olympus E-M1 II

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
6 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
26.2 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 51 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 51 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
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
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance; Fantastic C-AF performance; Incredible burst rates, even with RAW; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K (DCI) video; Clean HDMI; Dual SD card slots.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
Read our Olympus E-M1 II Review

Very good image quality; Good high ISO performance; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system; Eye AF with tracking & video support; 4K video; Good build quality; Excellent value.
No IBIS; Sub-par dynamic range; Burst shooting tops out at 5fps; Poor battery life; Limited video features.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Fujifilm X-T2

Canon EOS RP

Fujifilm X-T2

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G7

$899
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G7

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GX8

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

$998
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX8

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic GX8

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic GX8

Compared to Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

$631
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G85

Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G85

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$631
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic G85

Compared to Nikon Z5

Olympus E-M1 II

Nikon Z5

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1097
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1097
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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