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Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2022
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Renewed by Sony A7R III
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Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon R10 and Sony A7R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The R10 was revealed 7 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R10 scores vs the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony A7R II

 R10 A7R II 
IntroducedMay 2022June 2015More recent by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Canon R10

 A7R II R10 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony A7R II

 R10 A7R II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R10 compared to the A7R II.

Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and A7R II is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and A7R II.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern R10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R II Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R10
Street photography with Sony A7R II
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (426 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
78
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
bad battery power (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R II Travel photography factors
76
good battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (426g)
62
weather proof
MP count great (42 megapixels)
bad battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging details
Sony A7R II Vlogging details
70
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (426g)
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Canon R10 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Sony A7R II
 Canon EOS R10Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R10 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 651 399
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 35 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 450 photos 290 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $879 $2,913