EOS Rvs OM-D E-M10 IV
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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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.
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.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £469 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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