EOS RPvs Ricoh GR IIIxvs 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.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
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 eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 4fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 262g | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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