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Canon EOS R50 V vs OM-3
Quick take: The Canon EOS R50 V has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Canon EOS R50 V is the most affordable; only the OM-3 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
OM System
OM-3 2025
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
£1649
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-3 — Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography: The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
OM-3 (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | OM-3OM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729Best | £1,649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 24.0MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 414g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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-3
Portrait
6.6/10
7.3/10
Street
7.1/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
6.7/10
Documentary
6.5/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
8.9/10
Landscape
5.3/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
9.0/10
Casual
6.5/10
5.8/10
Food
6.8/10
7.3/10
Macro
7.3/10
8.2/10
Architecture
5.7/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
6.1/10
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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