EOS R10vs OM-D E-M10 IVvs Sony A7R V
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £469 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 15fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 383g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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