EOS Rvs EOS R10

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R Canon EOS R (2018) Starting from £799 new Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration View EOS R
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Canon EOS R10 Canon EOS R10 (2022) Starting from £699 new Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS R10

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.

Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R (2018)

  • Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
  • EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
  • Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
  • RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing

EOS R10 (2022)

  • Enthusiast beginners who want more control than the R50 offers
  • Action and wildlife photographers on a budget needing fast burst
  • EOS M or DSLR users moving into the RF APS-C ecosystem
  • Sports and family photographers who want reliable subject tracking affordably

Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R (2018)EOS R10 (2022)
Price £799 £699
Sensor 30.3MP full-frame CMOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 30.3MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking
Stabilisation None None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic
Battery Life ~350 shots (CIPA) ~430 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 429g body only
Dimensions 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Canon RF mount (full-frame) Canon RF-S / RF
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre EOS REOS R10
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Wedding
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Family & Everyday
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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