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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-5 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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OM-5 — Outdoor & Adventure: The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | OM-5OM System · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £179Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/30p, C4K/24p, OM-Log400 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 414g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| 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) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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 →