Canon EOS R3vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £469 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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