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Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon R10 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R10 was brought out 10 months later than the ZV-E10 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R10 scores versus the ZV-E10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony ZV-E10

 R10 ZV-E10 
LaunchedMay 2022July 2021More recent by 10 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Canon R10

 ZV-E10 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony ZV-E10

 R10 ZV-E10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R10 versus Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the R10 against the ZV-E10.

Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and ZV-E10 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and ZV-E10.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger R10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography features
70
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (426 grams)
82
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
77
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography information
76
great battery life (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (426g)
88
better than average battery (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (426g)
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Sony ZV-E10
 Canon EOS R10Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R10 Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 651 425
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 150
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 343 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 440 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $879 $699