Upgrade Guide

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II→Canon EOS M10

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

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Canon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

£4299

2024

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Canon

EOS M10

£150 (-£4,149)

2015

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The EOS M10 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Canon EOS R5 Mark II	EOS M10
Price	£4,299	£150
Released	2024	2015	↓
Sensor	45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS	18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	45MP	18MP	↓
Video	8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light	1080p/30p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking	Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses)	—
Burst Rate	30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical	4.6fps	↓
Battery Life	570 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	746g body only	284g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps	None
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon RF	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-I slot

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