EOS R10vs Z6 IIvs Nikon Zfc
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.
All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Z6 II (2020)
- Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
- Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
- Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
- Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The z6 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the z6 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Z6 II (2020) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,699 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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