| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 16.1 MP | 20.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| general |
| Brand | Olympus | Canon |
| Model | OMD EM5 Mark 2 16.1MP DSLR Camera | PowerShot SX610HS 20.2MP Digital Camera |
| Model Name | OMD EM5 Mark 2 | PowerShot SX610HS |
| Model Number | OMD E-M5 Mark II | - |
| Color | Silver | White |
| SLR Variant | Body Only | - |
| Type | DSLR Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 16.1 MP | 20.2 MP |
| Tripod Socket | Yes | - |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 85 x 123.7 x 44.5 mm | 16 x 14 x 5.6 cm |
| Weight | 469 GM | - |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature | 0 to 10 | 0 to 40 |
| Ports | HDMI | - |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes Hot | - |
| Series | - | PowerShot |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 23.7 mm x 15.7 mm | - |
| ISO Rating | ISO 1600 - 25600 | ISO 80 - 1600 |
| Other Sensor Features | Type 4/3 inch Live MOS Sensor, Aspect Ratio and Area 17.3 x 13.0 mm | Intelligent Orientation Sensor Yes,, With Auto Rotate |
| lens features |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds Mount | - |
| Manual Focus | Yes | - |
| Color Filter | Primary RGB Color Filter | Primary color filter |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
| Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
| Optical Zoom | - | 18x |
| Aperture Range | - | F3.8 - F6.9 |
| Other Lens Features | - | Zoom ZoomPlus 36x, Digital Zoom, With Digital Tele-Converter 1.6x or 2.0x, Combined 72x, Construction 1 UD Lens, 1 Double-sided Aspherical UA Lens, 1 Double-sided Aspherical Lens |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | Yes | - |
| View Finder Type | Electronic Viewfinder | - |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Maximum 1.48x with a 50 mm Lens Set to Infinity at -1 Dioptre | - |
| Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | -4.0 to +2.0m-1 | - |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm | - |
| Other Viewfinder Features | 3 Styles Selectable, Built-in Type Diopter, Correction of Color Temperature +/- 7 Levels, Displayed Information Aperture Value, Shutter Speed, AF Frame Super Impose, AF Confirmation Mark, AF Lock, Auto Bracket, Battery Check, Exposure Compensation Indicator, Exposure Compensation Value Indicator, Exposure Level Indicator, Exposure Mode, Flash, FP Flash, IS Activating Mode, Metering Mode, Number of Storable Sequential Pictures, White Balance, Level Gauge, Highlight and Shadow, Live Pre-view Function, Histogram, Viewfinder Pixel Number 2.360K dots, Viewfinder Eye Point 21 mm at -1 Dioptre from Eyepiece Lens | - |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus, Single AF, Continuous AF, Single AF + MF, AF Tracking | Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Points | 81 Points / All Target, Group Target 9-areas, Single Target Normal, Single Target Small, 800 Points / Manual Selection in Magnified View Mode | - |
| Metering Modes | Light Metering ESP Light Metering, Spot Metering, Centre Weighted Metering, Highlight, Shadow | Evaluative Linked to Face Detection AF Frame, Centre-weighted Average, Spot Centre |
| White Balancing | Auto WB System Advanced Detection System with Live MOS Sensor, Manual White Balance One-touch, White Balance Bracketing 3 Frames +/- 2, 4, 6 Mired Steps, One-touch White Balance 2 Custom Settings can be Registered, Custom WB 1 Setting can be Registered at Kelvin Temperature 2000k - 14000k, Preset Values Tungsten, Flourescent 1, Sunlight, Flash, Overcast, Shade, Underwater, Auto Flash Adjustment Off / Auto WB / Flash, Keep Warm Color | Auto Including Face Detection WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Other Focus Features | Focusing Method Contrast Detection AF System, AF Lock Locked by First Position of Shutter Release Button in Single AF Mode, AE / AF Lock Button Customized, AF Illuminator, Full Time AF, Manual Focus with Enlarged Focusing Area or Focus Peaking, Face Detection Extension Eye Detect AF Off, Left Side Priority, Near Side Priority, Right Side Priority, Predictive AF, AF Tracking Available in Continuous AF Mode, Focus Peaking, Color Selection White, Black, Red, Yellow, Intensity High / Middle / Low, Back Light Effect On / Off | AF Point Selection Size Normal, Small, AF Lock Yes, AF Assist Beam Yes, Closest Focusing Distance 5 cm W from Front of Lens in Macro, TTL Autofocus, TTL Autofocus |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Mode | Automatic | - |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3, 1/2, 1 Steps +/-5 EV | 1/3 EV Increments in +/- 2.0 EV |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - |
| Other Exposure Features | ISO Bracketing 3 Frames 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps, My Mode 4 Settings Storable, Enhancement Function Digital Shift, Shadow Adjustment Technology, HDR Bracketing 3 / 5 Frames +/- 2 / 3 EV Steps, 7 Frames +/- 2 EV Steps, Multi Exposure Maximum Number of Frames 2 Frames Shooting, 3 Frames Editing, Auto Gain Control, Frame Assistance Live View | Exposure Compensation Enhanced i-Contrast for Automatic Dynamic Range Correction |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Computerised Focal Plane Shutter, Electronic Shutter, Electronic First Curtain Shutter | - |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Other Shutter Features | Shutter Speed Range 1/8000 - 60 sec In 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps, High Resolution Shot, Resolution JPEG 7296 x 5472 / RAW 9216 x 6912 Equivalent to 40M Pixel Sensor 8 Shots Combined into A Single JPEG Using Sensor-shift Available in P / A / S / M Mode, Anti Shock Mode, Start Delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 sec, Silent Mode, Shutter Speed 1/8000 - 8 sec, 1/320 - 60 sec, 1/16000 - 60 sec | Shutter Speed 15 1/2000 sec Total Range Varies by Shooting Mode |
| Continuous Shots | - | Continuous Shooting 2.5 Shots/sec |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Manual, Manual Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Synchronisation with Red-eye Reduction, Slow Synchronisation, Slow Synchronisation 2nd Curtain, Fill-in, Off, TTL Auto, FP Manual, FP TTL Auto | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Compensation | 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps in -3 to 3 EV | - |
| Other Flash Features | External Flash Control X-sync Speed 1/250 sec / 1/8000 sec Super FP Mode, Type TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual, Modes Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization, 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Intensity +/- 3 EV 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps, Wireless Flash Control Number of channels 4 Channels, Compatible External Flash FL-36R, FL-50R, FL-300R, FL-600R, Control Method Triggered and Controlled by Bundled Flash, Group Setting 4 Groups Available When Used Together with Cameras Compatible with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System, Internal Flash Guide Number 12.9 ISO 200, Type Detachable Flash with Bounce Capability Bundled, X-sync Speed 1/250 sec / 1/8000 sec Super FP Mode | Slow Sync Speed Fastest Speed 1/2000 sec, External Flash Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
| image features |
| Image Format | JPEG, JPG, RAW, EXIF 2.2, PIM III, DPOF, DCF | JPEG Compression, Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] Compliant / Design Rule for Camera File System, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 Compliant |
| Live View Shooting | Yes | - |
| HDR Support | Yes | - |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 169, 43, 32, 11 |
| Red Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
| Image Stabilizer | - | Yes |
| Image Sizing | - | 32 5184 x 3456 L, 3648 x 2432 M1, 2048 x 1368 M2, 640 x 424 S, 11 3888 x 3888 L, 2736 x 2736 M1, 1536 x 1536 M2, 480 x 480 S |
| Still Image Size | - | 5184 x 2912 L, 3648 x 2048 M1, 1920 x 1080 M2, 640 x 360 S |
| display features |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Other Display Features | Monitor Type Vari-angle LCD Touch Panel, Touch Control Fucntions AF Area Enlargement, AF Area Selection, ART Filter, Enlargement, Enlargement Playback, Frame Forward / Backward, Live Guide, Scene Modes, Shooting Mode, Shutter Release, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi Connection, Level Gauge Detection 2-axis, Display Rear Display and Viewfinder, View Images Modes Index, Calendar, Zoom, Slide Show, Movie, Single, Light Box, Histogram in Playback Mode, Shooting Information Off / On, Highlight / Shadow Point Warning, Manual Settings +/- 7 Levels Adaptive Brightness Technology, Color Balance +/- 7 Levels Vivid Default / Natural | Monitor sRGB PureColor II LCD TFT, LCD Monitor Coverage 100%, Histogram Yes |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | - | 922000 dots |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| connectivity features |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| GPS | - | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | - | Yes |
| storage and power features |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Upgradable Memory | - | Yes |
| Card Type | - | SD / SDHC / SDx |
| Battery Life | - | 270 h |
| audio and video features |
| Microphone | Yes | - |
| Speaker | Yes | - |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | - |
| Video Format | MOV MPEG-4AVC / H.264, AVI Motion JPEG | MP4 Video MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 |
| Audio Video Interface | - | NTSC, PAL |
| modes and functions features |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Macro, Sports, Night Scene, Night Scene with Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilisation, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, Fisheye Converter, Macro Converter, 3D, Wide Converter, Hand-held Starlight, Panning | - |
| Drive Modes | - | Single, Continuous, Self-timer |
| Shooting Modes | - | Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN Smart Auto 32 Scenes Detected, P, Portrait, Smart Shutter Smile, Wink Self-timer, Faceself-Timer, High-speed Burst 5.0 MP, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light 5.0 MP, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Modes in Movie Smart Auto 21 Scenes Detected, P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks |