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Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
65
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
92
Overall
78

Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Older Model is Canon 600D
  • Updated by Canon 700D
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 650D versus Sony ZV-E10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was introduced 10 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 650D grades versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Sony ZV-E10

 650D ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Canon 650D

 ZV-E10 650D 
IntroducedJuly 2021August 2012More modern by 108 months

Common features in the Canon 650D and Sony ZV-E10

 650D ZV-E10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 650D offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 650D versus the ZV-E10.

Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 650D and ZV-E10 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and ZV-E10.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony ZV-E10 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 650D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
81
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
57
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
76
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography features
64
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
88
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 650D
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging features
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging features
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 650D vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Sony ZV-E10
 Canon EOS 650DSony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 650D Sony ZV-E10
Also called EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-20 2021-07-30
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 425
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Number of lenses 326 150
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575 grams (1.27 lb) 343 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 722 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 440 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $498 $699