EOS R50vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs A7S III
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 & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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.
Professional Video & Low-Light Filmmaking — A7S III (2020): If video is your primary discipline, the A7S III is the camera. 4K/120p at 10-bit in a weather-sealed body with a 9.44M dot EVF is an extraordinary package. The 12MP sensor isn't limiting for video — and it's usable at ISO 409,600 in a pinch.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
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
A7S III (2020)
- Filmmakers and videographers who need 4K/120p at 10-bit
- Event videographers who shoot in dark venues regularly
- Documentary filmmakers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Hybrid shooters where video is primary and stills are secondary
Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii, a7s iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | A7S III (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £699 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS (12-bit, back-illuminated) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/60p 10-bit S-Cinetone/S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 759 points, real-time Eye AF (human & animal), subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~600 shots (CIPA) / ~70min continuous 4K recording |
| Weight | 375g body only | 414g body only | 699g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | OLED EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification — best EVF Sony has made |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.44M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II (both slots) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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