Canon EOS R3vs Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs ZV-E10

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R3 Canon Canon EOS R3 (2021) From £5999 Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals View Canon EOS R3
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Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10 (2021) From £399 Best for Vlogging & video View ZV-E10

Which should you buy?

Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

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

Canon EOS R3 (2021)

  • You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
  • You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
  • You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

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 canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, canon eos r5 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R3 (2021)Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)ZV-E10 (2021)
Price £5,999 £4,299 £399
Sensor 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 45.0MP 24.2MP
Video 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 11fps
Battery Life 620 shots (CIPA) 570 shots (CIPA) ~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1015g body only 746g body only 343g body only
Dimensions 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Canon RF Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
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