Canon EOS M100 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M100 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M100 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Specs

EOS M100

  • Introduced in August 2017
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1mm³ (4.3″ x 2.6″ x 1.4″)
  • 302g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M100

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

  • Introduced in February 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 123.7 x 85 x 44.5mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″)
  • 469g (15.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for OM-D E-M5 Mark II

EOS M100 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M100 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M100 a better choice

EOS M100

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 16.10
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Built-in flash (2)

Weighs less (2)

302g
(9.7 oz.)
469g
(15.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

255cm³
(16 cu.in.)
468cm³
(29 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M100 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the larger sensitivity. We also like the built-in flash, the lower weight than the OM-D E-M5 Mark II and the more compact size.

The EOS M100 scores 20 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

EOS M100

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 10
Auto Focus points (4)

49 81
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Image stabilizer (3)

External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 750
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the OM-D E-M5 Mark II are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the optical image stabilizer, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 19 points for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M100

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Sensor cleaning

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen

Touch screen

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi

Canon EOS M100 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M100 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M100

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

20
19

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon EOS M100.