EOS R10vs EOS R6 Mark IIvs Z30
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.
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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 R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £2,099 | £479 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 670g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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