Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Sony RX100 VIIvs ZV-E10 II
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the zv-e10 ii 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 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,099 | £679 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 746g body only | 302g with battery and card | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| 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 vari-angle 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, headphone jack |
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