EOS R1vs EOS R6 Mark IIvs Canon PowerShot V10
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
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 r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the eos r1, eos r6 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £2,099 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 670g body only | 211g |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | EOS R6 Mark II | Canon PowerShot V10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Portrait | |||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | — | |
| Landscape | — | — | |
| Travel | — | — | |
| Street | — | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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