EOS R10vs Z6 III
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R10 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| 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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