Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R10→Canon EOS R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS R10. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R
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Resolution30MP vs 24MP (+6MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R10 | EOS R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -5.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R10 | EOS R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £799 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 30MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 429g body only | 660g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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