EOS R10vs OM-1 IIvs ZV-1 II
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.
Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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-1 II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
- You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
- You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the om-1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | OM-1 II (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 561g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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