EOS R10vs GFX 50S IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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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.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket 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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | GFX 50S II (2021) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £2,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 51.4MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 3fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 900g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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