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EOS R10 vs A5000
Quick take: The EOS R10 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5000 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 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronicBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| 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" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), 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
A5000
Portrait
7.2/10
4.3/10
Street
6.8/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
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Filmmaking
5.5/10
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Documentary
5.9/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
3.1/10
Landscape
5.1/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
7.4/10
4.2/10
Casual
6.6/10
4.3/10
Food
6.8/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.2/10
4.7/10
Architecture
5.8/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
4.8/10
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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