Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs A7Cvs ZV-E10

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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 A7C Sony A7C (2020) From £1299 Best for Compact travel & content creation View A7C
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Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10 (2021) From £399 Best for Vlogging & video View ZV-E10

Which should you buy?

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.

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.

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 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

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

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 r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)A7C (2020)ZV-E10 (2021)
Price £4,299 £1,299 £399
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 24.2MP 24.2MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 10fps with AF/AE tracking 11fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless ~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 509g (body, battery, card) 343g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF None
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Sony E-mount Sony E-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
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