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Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Canon M10
(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
Sony ZV-E10
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sony ZV-E10

 M10 ZV-E10 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Canon M10

 ZV-E10 M10 
RevealedJuly 2021October 2015More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M10 and Sony ZV-E10

 M10 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
69
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
59
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (255 shots)
77
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
74
supports focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (255 per charge)
88
better than average battery (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M10
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (255 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
81
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Sony ZV-E10
 Canon EOS M10Sony ZV-E10
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