Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS M10

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R6

£1299

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M10

£150 (-£1,149)

2015

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Skip it

The EOS M10 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R6. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R6	EOS M10
Price	£1,299	£150
Released	2020	2015	↓
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	20MP	18MP	↓
Video	4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps	1080p/30p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking	Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS	—
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	4.6fps	↓
Battery Life	380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	598g (body only)	265g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot	No viewfinder
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon RF	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-I slot

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