EOS Rvs Canon EOS R3vs Canon PowerShot V10

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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

Canon Canon EOS R3 (2021) Starting from £5999 new Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals View Canon EOS R3

Canon Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) Starting from £399 new Best for Vloggers & content creators View Canon PowerShot V10

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.

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.

Vloggers & Content Creators — Canon PowerShot V10 (2023): A vlog-first compact with a 1-inch sensor, front-facing screen, and Canon's Dual Pixel AF — the simplest way to create clean content on the go.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

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

Canon EOS R3 (2021)

Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots

Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)

Content creators who want the simplest possible vlogging setup
Beginners who want a fixed-lens camera with a built-in stand and mic
Travellers who want a truly pocket-sized video camera
Anyone who wants to start vlogging without learning camera menus

Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the eos r, canon eos r3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	EOS R (2018)	Canon EOS R3 (2021)	Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Price	£799	£5,999	£399
Sensor	30.3MP full-frame CMOS	24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS	20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS
Resolution	30.3MP	24.1MP	20.0MP
Video	4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p	6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Stabilisation	None	8-stop IBIS	Digital IS
Burst Rate	8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE)	30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical	8fps
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	620 shots (CIPA)	230 shots (CIPA)
Weight	660g body only	1015g body only	211g
Dimensions	135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm	150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm	75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes	No
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification	0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps	None
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen	2.0" tilting front-facing screen
Mount	Canon RF mount (full-frame)	Canon RF	Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual CFexpress Type B	Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity	USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack	USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN	USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Suitability by genre

Genre	EOS R	Canon EOS R3	Canon PowerShot V10
Portrait	9.0	—	4.0
Landscape	9.0	—	—
Travel	7.0	4.0	9.0
Wedding	7.0	—	—
Vlogging & Video	4.0	7.0	9.0
Sports	4.0	—	—
Sports & Action	—	9.0	4.0
Wildlife	—	9.0	—
Photojournalism	—	9.0	—
Wedding & Events	—	7.0	—
Street	—	—	7.0
Family & Everyday	—	—	7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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