EOS R10vs OM-D E-M10 IVvs A7C
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 — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £469 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 15fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 429g body only | 383g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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