Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 375 g | 599 g |
| AF points | 651 | 1053 |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 20 MP |
| In-body stabilization | false | true |
| Log profile | false | true |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Between the EOS R50 and OM-1 Mark II, the EOS R50 comes out ahead in weight / megapixels, while the OM-1 Mark II wins on af points / in-body stabilization. Overall, the EOS R50 scores 65.6 and the OM-1 Mark II scores 67.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.6 vs 67.4). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the EOS R50 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, megapixels, sensor size. The single most decisive one: Weight — 224.00 g less. 375 vs 599.
Pick the OM-1 Mark II if you care most about af points / in-body stabilization. Its strongest claims are af points, in-body stabilization, log profile, among others. The single most decisive one: AF points — 61.75% more. 1053 vs 651.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Canon - EOS R50 or OM System - OM-1 Mark II?
OM System - OM-1 Mark II leads the current Mars Score by 1.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare megapixels, sensor size, max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Canon - EOS R50 if…
Canon - EOS R50 has the measurable edge on weight g, megapixels, sensor size.
Choose OM System - OM-1 Mark II if…
OM System - OM-1 Mark II has the measurable edge on af points, has ibis, has log profile.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Canon - EOS R50 wins
- ▲Weight — 224.00 g less. 375 vs 599.
- ▲Megapixels — 20.00% more. 24 MP vs 20 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: APS-C (vs Four Thirds).
Why OM System - OM-1 Mark II wins
- ▲AF points — 61.75% more. 1053 vs 651.
- ▲Has In-body stabilization.
- ▲Has Log profile.
- ▲Max video: 4K60 (vs 4K30).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-Clead | Four Thirds |
| Megapixels | 24 MPlead | 20 MP |
| Max ISO | 32000 | 102400lead |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K60lead |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 651 | 1053lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | false | truelead |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 375 glead | 599 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | false | truelead |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | truelead |