Sony ZV-E10 II vs Canon EOS R50 V
Canon EOS R50 V has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot.
Choose the ZV-E10 II for
- more resolution (26MP vs 24.2MP)
- stronger video (4K 60p)
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
Choose the EOS R50 V for
- faster bursts (15fps vs 11fps)
- a lighter body (370g vs 377g)
- a lower price (from £459)
- a newer design (2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | ZV-E10 II | EOS R50 V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 26MP | APS-C, 24.2MP |
| Mount | Sony E (APS-C) | Canon RF-S (APS-C) |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Burst | 11 fps | 15 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 60p | 4K 60p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Weight | 377 g | 370 g |
| Battery | Sony NP-FZ100 | Canon LP-E17 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | £824 | £529 |
| Used at MPB | £734–759 | £459–519 |
| Native lenses in our database | 105 (82 third-party) | 36 (14 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 | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| 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 ZV-E10 II uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses in our database, 82 third-party) and the EOS R50 V uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65) vs Canon LP-E17 (about £45).
ZV-E10 II compatible lenses → · EOS R50 V compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony ZV-E10 II better than the Canon EOS R50 V?
It depends on your priorities. The ZV-E10 II offers more resolution (26MP vs 24.2MP), stronger video (4K 60p), more lenses in our database (105 vs 36); the EOS R50 V offers faster bursts (15fps vs 11fps), a lighter body (370g vs 377g), a lower price (from £459).
Which is better for video, the ZV-E10 II or the EOS R50 V?
The ZV-E10 II is stronger for video: ZV-E10 II records 4K 60p, EOS R50 V records 4K 60p (crop).
Which is cheaper, the ZV-E10 II or the EOS R50 V?
The ZV-E10 II costs £824 new and from £734 used at MPB; the EOS R50 V costs £529 new and from £459 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Sony ZV-E10 II lenses on the EOS R50 V?
Not directly. The ZV-E10 II uses Sony E / FE and the EOS R50 V uses Canon RF / RF-S; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.