EOS R10vs Sony FX30
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
- 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R10 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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