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Canon EOS R50 V vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Quick take: The Canon EOS R50 V has the highest resolution at 24MP; the OM-D E-M10 IV is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-D E-M10 IV — Travel & Everyday: Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £699Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 15fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R50 V
OM-D E-M10 IV
Portrait
6.6/10
5.2/10
Street
7.1/10
6.1/10
Travel
6.6/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
3.9/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
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Filmmaking
6.1/10
3.7/10
Documentary
6.5/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
5.5/10
Landscape
5.3/10
4.4/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
6.0/10
Casual
6.5/10
6.7/10
Food
6.8/10
6.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
6.1/10
Architecture
5.7/10
4.9/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.5/10
Fun & simple
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5.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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