Canon 50D vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
15.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 50D
Olympus PEN E-PL6

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 40D 40D vs 50D
Successor:	Canon 60D 50D vs 60D	Olympus E-PL7 E-PL6 vs E-PL7
General
Model Number:	50D	E-PL6
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1399.00	$299.99
Street Price:	$999.95	$299.00
Date Available:	2008-10-15	2013-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	29.0 oz (822 g) includes batteries	11.5 oz (325 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm)	4.4 x 2.5 x 1.5 in. (111 x 64 x 38 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	15.1	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	4/3
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.99 microns	3.75 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	63
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	696
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4752 x 3168 (15.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2352 x 1568 (3.7 MP, 3:2)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2	JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.3	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (30p (20 or 17Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p (13 or 10Mbps)) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:		MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM	Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	45 - 216mm	28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):	28 - 135mm	14 - 42mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.82x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T)	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	72.0mm	37.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point	High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF; All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (normal), Single target (small)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter	Optional EVF via Accessory Port
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.59x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	920,000 dots	614,000 dots (205,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800	AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 100-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K	Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom (2), Kelvin
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%)	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2	Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still (using H-FT012 3D lens only); Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key); Multiple Exposure (2 frames)
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	Bundled FL-LM1 has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2	12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO
Movie File Format:		MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional	Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1
Connections (extended):	N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out	Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB/Remote connector, Accessory Port 2

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	43
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.120 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.24 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.063 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View: Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85s Prefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108s Full AF, Face Detect: 1.97s Full AF, Live Mode: 2.06s
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	1.9 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		360 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	640 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip	Proprietary BLS-5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser	Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X.
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses, new Creative Auto exposure mode, 4-step adjustable high-ISO NR, 4-step adjustable ALO, 6.3 fps, Face Detection in LV mode. Native ISO range, 1/3 stop adjustable up to 3,200. H1 is 6,400, H2 is 12,800. Variable RAW (15.1MP (L), 7.1MP(M), 3.8MP(S) in RAW).	Asian market update to E-PL5. At this time, there is no information regarding a US announcement or release date. Enhancements include Short Release Time Lag mode, ISO LOW setting, Interval shooting mode, Time Lapse movies, Level Guide, compatible with new VF-4 EVF. Available in Red, White, Silver or Black.