EOS R6vs ZV-E10
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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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £399 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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