EOS R10vs EOS R50vs EOS R6
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Who should buy what
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
EOS R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | EOS R50 (2023) | EOS R6 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £599 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 375g body only | 598g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R10 | EOS R50 | EOS R6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Portrait | |||
| Travel | — | — | |
| Landscape | |||
| Sports & Action | |||
| Street | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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