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Canon R10 vs Canon R6

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Canon EOS R6 front
Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80

Canon R10 vs Canon R6 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2022
Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
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Canon R10 vs Canon R6 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon R10 versus Canon R6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the R6 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the R10 (APS-C) and R6 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The R10 was revealed 23 months later than the R6 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R10 grades against the R6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Canon R6

 R10 R6 
IntroducedMay 2022July 2020More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon R10

 R6 R10 
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon R10 and Canon R6

 R10 R6 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R10 vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Canon R6 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R10 against the R6.

Canon R10 vs Canon R6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R10 and R6 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and R6.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon R10 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent R10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography advice
Canon R6 Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography features
Canon R6 Street photography features
70
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (426g)
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Canon R6
78
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (450 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery power (360 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R10
Travel photography with Canon R6
76
great battery (450 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (426 grams)
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Canon R6
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
great battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (360 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R10
Vlogging with Canon R6
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (426g)
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Canon R10 vs Canon R6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Canon R6
 Canon EOS R10Canon EOS R6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R10 Canon EOS R6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2020-07-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 32000 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 651 6072
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Canon RF
Number of lenses 35 17
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $879 $2,499