EOS R10vs Lumix GH6vs Sony A9 III
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.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
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
Sony A9 III (2023)
- You shoot professional sport, motorsport, or action and need zero rolling shutter distortion
- You need reliable high-speed flash sync for studio or on-location action work
- You want the absolute pinnacle of Sony's action and sports camera technology
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6, sony a9 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,199 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 25.2MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 14fps | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 739g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual 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, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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