Olympus E-M5 II vs Canon EOS M50 II

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Olympus E-M5 II vs Canon EOS M50 II

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M5 III
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Differences

Olympus E-M5 II advantages over Canon EOS M50 II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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
44 mm vs 58 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
18 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M50 II advantages over Olympus E-M5 II

Less expensive
$599 vs $899*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Excellent handling in a compact, weather-sealed body; Crisp, roomy electronic viewfinder; Image quality that can take the fight to APS-C DSLRs; Unique high-res mode lets it bat far above its weight for static scenes; Extremely fast 10 fps burst shooting, Excellent video feature set
Control dials are easily bumped; Below-average battery life at default settings; Buffer depths for raw shooters are a bit limited; 16-megapixel sensor resolution feels dated; Weak bundled flash strobe
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX7

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$648
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

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Canon EOS M50 II

Panasonic GX7

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$648
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX8

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

$998
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX8

Canon EOS M50 II

Panasonic GX8

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$998
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX85

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX85

Canon EOS M50 II

Panasonic GX85

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Olympus E-M5 II

Fujifilm X-T200

$899
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Fujifilm X-T200

Canon EOS M50 II

Fujifilm X-T200

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$799
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon Z 30

Olympus E-M5 II

Nikon Z 30

$899
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Canon EOS M50 II

Nikon Z 30

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Newer

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