Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6 Mark II→Canon EOS M10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M10 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R6 Mark II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution18MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | EOS M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.5 | ||
| Street | +0.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -5.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -3.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | -4.8 | ||
| Landscape | -2.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -4.3 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | -2.1 | ||
| Macro | -4.0 | ||
| Architecture | -2.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 Mark II | EOS M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £150 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 18MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 4.6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 670g (body only) | 265g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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