EOS R10vs X-A7vs Lumix G9 II
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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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.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | X-A7 (2019) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £399 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 6fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 320g body only | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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