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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
69 Imaging
72 Features
85 Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64

Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Released May 2022
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R10 was launched 9 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the R10 matches up vs the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony NEX-5R

		

		

			
 R10 NEX-5R 
IntroducedMay 2022August 2012Newer by 119 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Canon R10

		

		

			
 NEX-5R R10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony NEX-5R

		

		

			
 R10 NEX-5R 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R10 features outer measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R10 vs the NEX-5R.
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R10 and NEX-5R is 69 and 89 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R10 and NEX-5R.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon R10 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography info
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
74
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Street photography factors
70
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 great high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (426g)
80
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography details
78
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (450 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
68
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography features
76
 better than average battery power (450 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 MP count good (24MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (426 grams)
73
 supports focus by touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography information
80
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (450 shots)
 no image stabilization
75
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone support
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (426 grams)
31
 touchscreen
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no external mic port
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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Sony NEX-5R
 Canon EOS R10Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R10 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 651 99
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 450 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $879 $750