EOS R10vs EOS R6 Mark IIvs Z7 II
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £2,099 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 670g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| 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 | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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