Canon EOS R3vs Canon PowerShot V10vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Vloggers & Content Creators — Canon PowerShot V10 (2023): A vlog-first compact with a 1-inch sensor, front-facing screen, and Canon's Dual Pixel AF — the simplest way to create clean content on the go.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
- You create solo video content and need a simple, self-contained setup
- You want something more compact and less intimidating than a mirrorless
- You shoot primarily for social media or YouTube on a tight budget
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Digital IS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 8fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 211g | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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