Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Sony RX100 VIIvs ZV-E10
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,099 | £399 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 302g with battery and card | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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