Canon EOS R EOS R Black 2018
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R EOS R Black 2018
The Canon EOS R is widely praised for its excellent image quality, comfortable ergonomics, and reliable autofocus, especially when paired with RF lenses or adapted EF glass. Many users upgraded from DSLRs and found the transition smooth, noting the lighter weight and intuitive menu system. A few concerns include the single card slot, lack of CFexpress support, and one report of autofocus failure after light use. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value for full-frame mirrorless photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Reliable autofocus with eye detection
- Lightweight and portable
- Intuitive menu system
Cons
- Single memory card slot
- No CFexpress Type B support
- Autofocus failure reported after light use
- No in-body image stabilization
- 4K video has crop factor
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 is praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for hiking and travel. Users appreciate the tilting LCD, intuitive controls, and effective image stabilization. However, some find the menu system confusing and the battery life poor, and the lack of an electronic shutter is noted. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Tilting LCD screen
- Intuitive controls and dials
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Confusing menu system
- Poor battery life
- No electronic shutter
- So-so EVF quality
- Small body can be too small
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R EOS R | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 30.299999237060547 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | TruePic VII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 5655 | Contrast Detection: 81 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 8 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 | MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1)★ | — |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R EOS R Black 2018
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong evf (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.