Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
OM System
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Entry MFT body with IBIS and approachable controls.
$699
Released Aug 2020
EOS R6 V is 5.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 121)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
122 × 85 × 49 mm
383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
EOS R6 V is 1mm shorter than OM-D E-M10 Mark IV but it is also 20mm wider and 31mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 305 g heavier than OM-D E-M10 Mark IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 49mm OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
122 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
122 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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 R6 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
6097 vs 121 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.7, 84.6, 49
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MOV
Weight
383 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Pros
- ✓IBIS at entry price
- ✓Compact
- ✓Easy to use
Cons
- –Older sensor
- –No weather sealing
- –MFT limits
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 V or OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for OM-D E-M10 Mark IV — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-D E-M10 Mark IV has 4.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. OM-D E-M10 Mark IV reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV weighs 383 g, so the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is 305 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. OM-D E-M10 Mark IV: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. OM-D E-M10 Mark IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV, giving the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV at $699. The OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is $1,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.