OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Black

Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Black

Canon
78 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.

Pros
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Intuitive menu system
  • Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
  • No Auto mode
  • External battery charger not included
  • Expensive external charger
  • Learning curve for new users
  • Rubber charging port cover may wear out
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Menu usability 2
👎 Missing auto mode 2
👎 Battery charger inclusion 2

Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Black

92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is widely praised as a lightweight, easy-to-use mirrorless camera that delivers great image quality. Reviewers highlight its value as a travel-friendly upgrade from heavier DSLRs and a solid starting point for beginners. The camera is seen as both a capable tool for learning and a reliable performer for various photography needs.

Pros
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Easy to use
  • Great image quality
  • Good for beginners
  • Travel-friendly
Cons
  • Learning curve for advanced features
  • Limited information on video features
  • No mention of C-Log support
👍 Ease of use 5
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Portability 3
👍 Value for money 2
🤔 Learning curve 2
👎 Video features 1

Scores

Beginner
OM System
94
Canon
73
Sports Wildlife
OM System
91
Canon
59
Wedding Events
OM System
90
Canon
62
Video
OM System
89
Canon
72
Photography
OM System
86
Canon
77
Travel
OM System
84
Canon
48
Youtube
OM System
82
Canon
67
Product Photography
OM System
80
Canon
79
Streaming
OM System
79
Canon
64
Vlogging
OM System
77
Canon
57

Specifications

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark IICanon EOS M M50 Mark II
Sensor
TypeStacked BSI Live MOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsaps-c
Megapixels20.399999618530273 MP24.100000381469727 MP★
ISO Range200100★
ProcessorTruePic XDIGIC 8
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
No data
AF TypeAuto and Manual Focus—
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)50 fps★10 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★—
Max Shutter1/32000—
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps★24 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★120 fps
10-bit✓★—
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓★—
CodecH.264, H.265—
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★2.4M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.51 kg★3.10 kg
Battery Life520 shots875 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-C★—
HDMIHDMIMicro HDMI★
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile

Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Black

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong sensor (86th percentile)86th %ile

Pricing

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Black

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports Wildlife

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