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EOS R10 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The EOS R10 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R10 — Beginners & Vlogging: Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Enthusiast beginners who want more control than the R50 offers
- Action and wildlife photographers on a budget needing fast burst
- EOS M or DSLR users moving into the RF APS-C ecosystem
- Sports and family photographers who want reliable subject tracking affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R10Canon · 2022 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | — |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R10
1 J5
Portrait
7.2/10
4.3/10
Street
6.8/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
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Filmmaking
5.5/10
3.2/10
Documentary
5.9/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
4.9/10
Landscape
5.1/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
7.4/10
5.1/10
Casual
6.6/10
5.0/10
Food
6.8/10
4.8/10
Macro
7.2/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.8/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
3.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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