EOS M50 IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; 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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £699 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.4MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 414g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| 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" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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