EOS R6 Mark IIvs OM-D E-M10 IVvs ZV-E10
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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.
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
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
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
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 eos r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £469 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 383g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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