EOS R10vs Z30vs A7C II
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Z30 (2022) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £479 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 11fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 405g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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