EOS RPvs X-T5vs ZV-E10
Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
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 x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | X-T5 (2022) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,499 | £399 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 557g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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