Olympus E-M1 II vs Canon EOS M100

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Olympus E-M1 II vs Canon EOS M100

4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M1 II conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon EOS M100 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M1 Mark III
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M200
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Differences

Olympus E-M1 II advantages over Canon EOS M100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.6 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.6 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
51 vs 19 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Olympus E-M1 II

Less expensive
$449 vs $949*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
35 mm vs 68 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
91 vs 51 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance; Fantastic C-AF performance; Incredible burst rates, even with RAW; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K (DCI) video; Clean HDMI; Dual SD card slots.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Fujifilm X-T2

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-T2

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GX8

$1324
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

$998
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX8

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic GX8

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

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Compared to Panasonic G9

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G9

$1324
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

$1065
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Top deck display

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic G9

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1065
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-A5

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Olympus E-M1 II

Canon EOS M200

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

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