EOS R10vs Lumix GH6vs A7 IV
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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
A7 IV (2021)
- You want a high-resolution full-frame all-rounder for portraits, weddings, or travel
- You're stepping up from APS-C or a DSLR and want the best all-round full-frame body under £3,000
- You shoot a mix of stills and video and need a single body that handles both seriously
- You want access to the widest lens ecosystem in the mirrorless market
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6, a7 iv are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,199 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 25.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 14fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 739g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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