EOS R10vs Z6 IIIvs Ricoh GR IIIx
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Z6 III (2024) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £2,199 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 760g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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