EOS M50 IIvs OM-1
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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