EOS M50 IIvs EOS R10vs ZV-E10

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M50 II Canon EOS M50 II (2020) From £449 Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS M50 II
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Canon EOS R10 Canon EOS R10 (2022) From £699 Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS R10
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Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10 (2021) From £399 Best for Vlogging & video View ZV-E10

Which should you buy?

Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.

Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.

Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS M50 II (2020)

  • You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
  • You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
  • Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system

EOS R10 (2022)

  • You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
  • You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
  • You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range

ZV-E10 (2021)

  • You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
  • You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
  • You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer

Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS M50 II (2020)EOS R10 (2022)ZV-E10 (2021)
Price £449 £699 £399
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 24.2MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no IBIS) None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 10fps 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life ~305 shots (CIPA) ~430 shots (CIPA) ~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 387g body only 429g body only 343g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× EVF, 2.36M dots None
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF-M mount Canon RF-S / RF Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
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