EOS M50 IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs A6400
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 414g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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