Canon
EOS R10
Compact 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with fast burst shooting, Dual Pixel AF II, and 4K 60p video.
$979
Released May 2022
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
EOS R10 is 7 months newer.
Wins
EOS R10
Wins
Z9
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R10 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 29 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 23 fps)
- AEOS R10 has lower Weight (429 g vs 1340 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R10
123 × 88 × 83 mm
429 g (0.95 lb / 15.13 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS R10 is 27mm narrower, 62mm shorter, and 7mm thinner than Z9.
EOS R10 is 911 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm EOS R10 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R10
123 × 88 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R10
123 × 83 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R10
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
429 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R10 supports it
AF points / zones
651 vs 493 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 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 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 29 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 23 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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R10 or Z9?
Z9 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 Z9?
EOS R10 is 24.2 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R10 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R10 does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R10 or the Z9?
EOS R10 reaches 23 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R10 and Z9?
EOS R10 weighs 429 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS R10 is 911 g lighter.
Do the EOS R10 and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS R10: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R10 and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS R10: No. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 450 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R10 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R10 launched at $979 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS R10 is $4,920 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.