EOS R10vs A6000
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
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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.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The a6000 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R10 | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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