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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Kit) Black
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Canon EOS M100 (Kit) White
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| Mirrorless Camera |
The Mirror-less Camera is a very good option for taking those shots with a professional flair. The ability to change lenses and tweak a variety of photo settings can be quite powerful. |
The Mirror-less Camera is a very good option for taking those shots with a professional flair. The ability to change lenses and tweak a variety of photo settings can be quite powerful. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II + M.ZUIKO ED 12-40mm camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon EOS M100 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the OM-D E-M5 Mark II + M.ZUIKO ED 12-40mm is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 800 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the EOS M100 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 49 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | |
| Advanced Skill Level (Photo) |
To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the EOS M100 does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II + M.ZUIKO ED 12-40mm video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon EOS M100 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The OM-D E-M5 Mark II + M.ZUIKO ED 12-40mm is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The EOS M100 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Astronomy Photography |
In taking those celestial photographs, the image sensor size a key component which measures at 22.3 x 14.9 mm (mm) for this particular camera model. You'll also want to shoot using the RAW file format to maximise the details you capture. Good news is, this camera supports that format! | ||
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the OM-D E-M5 Mark II + M.ZUIKO ED 12-40mm is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the EOS M100 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the OM-D E-M5 Mark II + M.ZUIKO ED 12-40mm. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the EOS M100. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Olympus, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the OM-D E-M5 Mark II + M.ZUIKO ED 12-40mm is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the EOS M100 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Olympus provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Canon provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Olympus camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II + M.ZUIKO ED 12-40mm is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon EOS M100 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 18.00 x 13.500 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 22.3 x 14.9 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Olympus has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
| High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions. |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions. | |
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Cute & Pretty Looks |
When you want to stand out from the crowd, the EOS M100 uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average camera. | ||
| Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | |
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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| Camera Body with Lens |
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Technical Specifications
| 3D Photo | Yes | - | |
| Altimeter | Yes | - | |
| Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL | - | |
| Aperture Priority AE | - | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | - | 3.5-6.3 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | WAV | AAC-LC, MPEG4 | |
| Audio Noise Reduction | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio System | - | Stereo | |
| Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | 800 | 49 | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 | 1 | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, One Shot Focus, Servo Auto Focus | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | - | 295 shots | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | BLN-1 | - | |
| Bluetooth | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.0 | |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes | - | |
| Cables Included | AV, USB | - | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camera File System | DCF, DPOF, Exif, PRINT Image Matching III, RAW | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3 | |
| Camera Shutter Type | - | Electronic | |
| Camera Type | MILC | MILC | |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.2 m | 0.25 m | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Compatible Products | FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R | - | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| Depth | 44.5 mm | 35.1 mm | |
| Diopter Correction | Yes | - | |
| Direct Printing | Yes | - | |
| Display | - | TFT | |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | - | |
| Display Diagonal | 3 | 3 | |
| Display Diagonal (metric) | - | 7.5 cm | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 1037000 pixels | 1040000 pixels | |
| Electronic Viewfinder | Yes | Yes | |
| External Flash Connector | Yes | - | |
| F-number (relative Aperture) | 2.8 | - | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8000 s | 1/4000 s | |
| Filter Size | 62 mm | - | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes | Yes | |
| Flash Exposure Correction | ±3EV (1/2, 1/3, 1 EV step) | - | |
| Flash Exposure Lock | - | Yes | |
| Flash Guide Number | - | 5 m | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | Auto, Manual | |
| Flash Recharging Time | - | 5 s | |
| Flash Sync-speed | 0.000125 s | - | |
| Flip-out Screen | - | Yes | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 12 - 40 mm | 15 - 45 mm | |
| Focus | TTL | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes | - | |
| Hand Strap | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| HDMI Connector Type | Micro | Micro | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 85 mm | 67.1 mm | |
| Image Editing | Resizing, Rotating, Trimming | Rotating | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPG, MPO, RAW | JPEG, RAW | |
| Image Processor | - | DIGIC 7 | |
| Image Sensor Size | 4/3 | - | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 18.00 x 13.500 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | |
| Interchangeable Lens Present | - | 1 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100, 200, 1600, 25600 | 100, 6400, 12800, 25600 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 25600 | 25600 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 200 | 100 | |
| Lens Diameter | 69.9 mm | 60.9 mm | |
| Lens Length | 84 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Lens Mount Interface | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-M | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 14/9 | 10/9 | |
| Lens Type | Standard | Standard zoom | |
| Light Exposure Control | Program AE | Program AE | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Spot | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Partial, Spot | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Live View | Yes | Yes | |
| Magnification | 2 x | - | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Material | - | Polycarbonate | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | - | 6.3 | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 80 mm | 72 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 16.1 MP | 24.2 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 1 | - | |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 2.8 | 3.5 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm | 24 mm | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 60 fps | - | |
| Mounting Type | - | Bayonet | |
| Multi-shot | Yes | - | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | - | Yes | |
| Neck Strap | - | Yes | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | - | |
| Number Of Diaphragm Blades | 7 | - | |
| On Screen Display (OSD) Languages | BUL, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CRO, CZE, DEU, ENG, ESP, EST, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, IND, ITA, JPN, KOR, LAV, LIT, NOR, RUM, RUS, SER, SLK, SLV, THA, TUR, UKR | ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HIN, HUN, IND, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR, VIE | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 30 - 90 % | 0 - 85 % | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °F | 0 - 40 °F | |
| Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
| PictBridge | Yes | Yes | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black | White | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@25fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 640x480@30fps | 640x480@30fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps | |
| Saturation Adjustment | - | Yes | |
| Scene Modes | Beach, Candlelight, Children, Documents, Fireworks, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery) | self-portrait, Landscape (scenery) | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 20, 30 s | 2, 10 s | |
| Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Shoe Mounting Point | Yes | - | |
| Shoe Mounting Point Type | Hot | - | |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture priority, Auto, Lens priority, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority | - | |
| Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 60 s | 30 s | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4608x3456, 3200x2400, 1280x960 | 6000 x 4000, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600, 5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600, 5328 x 4000, 6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344, 4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | 17.2 MP | 25.8 MP | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
| Tripod Mounting Supported | Yes | - | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| USB Connector | Micro-USB B | Mini-USB B | |
| USB Port | - | Yes | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | - | |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVI, MOV | AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Recording Time | - | 80 | |
| Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic | |
| Voice Recording | Yes | - | |
| Weight | 417 g | 266 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 469 g | 302 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Custom modes | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | - | b/g/n | |
| Width | 123.7 mm | 108.2 mm | |
| Wind Filter | Yes | Yes |
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