Canon
EOS R10
Compact 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with fast burst shooting, Dual Pixel AF II, and 4K 60p video.
$979
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Nikon
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Z8 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
EOS R10
Wins
Z8
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R10 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ8 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 29 frames)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 23 fps)
- BZ8 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R10
123 × 88 × 83 mm
429 g (0.95 lb / 15.13 oz)
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
EOS R10 is 22mm narrower and 31mm shorter than Z8.
EOS R10 is 391 g lighter than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm EOS R10 · 83mm Z8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R10
123 × 88 mm
Z8
144 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R10
123 × 83 mm
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R10
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Z8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R10
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z8
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R10
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.5, 87.8, 83.4
AA filter
Only EOS R10 supports it
Weight
429 g vs 820 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
450 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
651 vs 493 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z8
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 29 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 23 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R10
Pros
- ✓Lightweight APS-C body
- ✓15fps mechanical and 23fps electronic burst
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject tracking
- ✓Oversampled 4K 30p and 4K 60p option
- ✓Strong enthusiast value
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single card slot
- –Smaller LP-E17 battery
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R10 or Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R10 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R10 and Z8?
EOS R10 is 24.2 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R10 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R10 does not have IBIS, while z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R10 or the Z8?
EOS R10 reaches 23 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R10 and Z8?
EOS R10 weighs 429 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the EOS R10 is 391 g lighter.
Do the EOS R10 and Z8 record 4K video?
EOS R10: 4K up to 60p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R10 and Z8 weather sealed?
EOS R10: No. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 450 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R10 and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the EOS R10 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R10 launched at $979 and Z8 at $3,999. The EOS R10 is $3,020 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.