EOS R10vs EOS R50vs Ricoh GR III
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
- You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
- You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
- You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The eos r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | EOS R50 (2023) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £599 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 375g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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