Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10
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Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Renewed by Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2021

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M10 and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M10 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the M10 grades vs the ZV-E10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 and Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sony ZV-E10
M10 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Canon M10
ZV-E10 | M10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2021 | ![]() | October 2015 | More modern by 70 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon M10 and Sony ZV-E10
M10 | ZV-E10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Canon M10 and Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M10 and the ZV-E10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and ZV-E10 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and ZV-E10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony ZV-E10 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS M10 | Sony ZV-E10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-10-12 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 23 | 150 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.6 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301g (0.66 lb) | 343g (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 753 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 photographs | 440 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $699 |