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Canon EOS R50 vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the R50 leads at 2.36 million dots (1024x768) vs the E-M10 IV's 2360K dots.
- Burst — mechanical: the R50 leads at 12 fps (mechanical/1st-curtain electronic shutter) vs the E-M10 IV's Approx. 8.7fps.
- EVF magnification: the E-M10 IV leads at Max. 1.23x vs the R50's 0.95x.
 R50 Canon RF |  E-M10 IV Micro Four Thirds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | APS-C | 4/3'' (Four Thirds) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2023 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS (APS-C) | Live MOS sensor |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 4/3'' (Four Thirds) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.2 | 20.3 |
| In-body stabilisation | none (Sensor Shift-IS: No; lens/digital IS only) | 4.5 |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-32000, expandable to H:51200) | 200 (Manual); LOW approx.100 extended |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Contrast Detection AF system |
| Subject detection | Humans (Eyes/Face/Head/Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) | 121 points / All target, Group target (9-areas), Single target |
| Burst — mechanical | 12 fps (mechanical/1st-curtain electronic shutter) | Approx. 8.7fps |
| Burst — electronic | 15 fps (electronic shutter) | Approx. 15fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD up to 29.97p (6K oversampled, uncropped at all frame rates per press release) | 4K (3840 x 2160) / 30p, 25p, 24p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (HDR PQ off), H.265/HEVC (HDR PQ on) | MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) |
| Recording limit | Max duration 1 hour (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | 29min |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 2.36 million dots (1024x768) | 2360K dots |
| EVF magnification | 0.95x | Max. 1.23x |
| Rear screen | 2.95-inch (7.5cm) TFT colour LCD monitor, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen (vari-angle not explicitly stated on this spec page) | 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2), 1037K dots, tilting touch panel |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm | 121.7 × 84.6 × 49 mm |
| Weight (body) | 375 g | 383 g |
| Weather sealing | Not provided (no dust/water resistance stated) | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 440 shots (LCD) / 310 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | Approx. 360 images |
| Battery | LP-E17 (supplied) | BLS-50 Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Card slots | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I | SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, USB-C connector | —, not published |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi |
| HDMI | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) | Micro connector (Type D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $679.99 (body only) | $599.99 |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20 V2 Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS, 24.2MP, Sensor Shift-IS No. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12 FPS with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 15 FPS with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 440 shots, With Viewfinder Approx. 310 shots”
“4/3'' Live MOS sensor; Effective pixels 20.3 Megapixels; Built-in 5-axis Up to 4.5 EV steps; 121 points / All target, Group target (9-areas), Single target; Approx. 8.7fps (mech.) / Approx. 15fps (electronic)”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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