Canon EOS R3vs Z6 IIIvs ZV-E10 II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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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.
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Z6 III (2024) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £2,199 | £679 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.5MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 760g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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