Canon EOS R10 vs Sony ZV-E10 II
Sony ZV-E10 II has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS R10 is the better pick for wildlife, sports; the ZV-E10 II is better for vlogging.
Choose the EOS R10 for
- faster bursts (23fps vs 11fps)
- a lower price (from £699)
Choose the ZV-E10 II for
- more resolution (26MP vs 24MP)
- a lighter body (377g vs 429g)
- stronger video (4K 60p)
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
- a newer design (2024)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS R10 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24MP | APS-C, 26MP |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (APS-C) | Sony E (APS-C) |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Burst | 23 fps | 11 fps |
| Readout | ≈30 ms | — |
| Max ISO | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 60p (crop) | 4K 60p |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Weight | 429 g | 377 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E17 | Sony NP-FZ100 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | £839 | £824 |
| Used at MPB | £699–759 | £734–759 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (14 third-party) | 105 (82 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | EOS R10 |
| Sports & action | EOS R10 |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | ZV-E10 II |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS R10 uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the ZV-E10 II uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses, 82 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E17 (about £45) vs Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65).
EOS R10 compatible lenses → · ZV-E10 II compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS R10 better than the Sony ZV-E10 II?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS R10 offers faster bursts (23fps vs 11fps), a lower price (from £699); the ZV-E10 II offers more resolution (26MP vs 24MP), a lighter body (377g vs 429g), stronger video (4K 60p).
Which is better for video, the EOS R10 or the ZV-E10 II?
The ZV-E10 II is stronger for video: EOS R10 records 4K 60p (crop), ZV-E10 II records 4K 60p.
Which is cheaper, the EOS R10 or the ZV-E10 II?
The EOS R10 costs £839 new and from £699 used at MPB; the ZV-E10 II costs £824 new and from £734 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS R10 lenses on the ZV-E10 II?
Not directly. The EOS R10 uses Canon RF / RF-S and the ZV-E10 II uses Sony E / FE; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.