| General | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | EOS M50 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
| MSRP | $779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1249 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses) | $1099 (body only) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | MOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.8 Megapixel | 17.2 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.1 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | TruePic VII |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, MPO, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, fine, normal, basic | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis. |
| Focus | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -2 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 143 | 81 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.39" | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.48x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled focal-plane | Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (Raw) / 33 Frames (JPEG) Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) Up to 7.4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 47 Frames (JPEG) | Up to 10 fps at 16 MP |
| Flash | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto redeye fill off redeye slow sync slow sync 2nd-curtain slow sync manual | |
| Flash Range | 5.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | -2 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Manual, Auto | Locks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well) |
| DXO | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 896 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.4 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 73 |
| Video | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MP4 | |
| Audio File Format | AAC | |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MP4 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94/100/119.88 fps | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 via HDMI Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720) | |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min - 59.94 fps or less 7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps | 30 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB Micro-B Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | via smartphone | wired and via smartphone |
| Environmental | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% | 30 to 90% |
| Physical | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32") | 124 x 85 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 1.77") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz) | 469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.7 x 6.65 x 5.35" | 9.4 x 9 x 3.9" |
| Package Weight | 1.95 lb | 3 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E12 | BLN-1 |
| Battery Life | 235 shots | 310 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs, custom | 2 or 10 secs, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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