EOS R10vs ZV-1 II
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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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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