EOS R10vs Lumix GH6vs Nikon Z9
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.
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
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
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
- You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
- You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6, nikon z9 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,199 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 25.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 14fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 739g body only | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
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