EOS R10vs A7Cvs Sony A7R V
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.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | A7C (2020) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,299 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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