EOS R10vs EOS R6vs EOS R8
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.
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r10 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 R6 (2020) | EOS R8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,299 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 598g (body only) | 461g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R10 | EOS R6 | EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Portrait | |||
| Travel | — | — | |
| Landscape | |||
| Sports & Action | |||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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