EOS R10vs Z30vs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R10 Canon EOS R10 (2022) From £699 Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS R10
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Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30 (2022) From £479 Best for Travel & everyday video View Z30
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

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.

Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Z30 (2022)

  • You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
  • You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
  • You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R10 (2022)Z30 (2022)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £699 £479 £449
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.9MP 12.0MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no IBIS) Digital IS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic 11fps 20fps
Battery Life ~430 shots (CIPA) ~300 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 429g body only 405g body only 253g
Dimensions 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots None None
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Canon RF-S / RF Nikon Z-mount Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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