EOS R6vs OM-D E-M10 IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 om-d e-m10 iv has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £469 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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