Canon EOS R3vs OM-1 IIvs ZV-E10
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.
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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
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-E10 (2021)
- You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
- You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
- You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer
Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, om-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | OM-1 II (2024) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,499 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 561g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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