EOS R6 Mark IIvs Sony RX100 VIIvs ZV-E10 II
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
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 eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,099 | £679 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 670g body only | 302g with battery and card | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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