EOS R8vs ZV-E10 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £679 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 461g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle 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 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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