EOS RPvs ZV-E10 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 eos rp 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 RP (2019) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £679 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | 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 | 5fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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