EOS Rvs ZV-E10
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £399 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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