Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R5→Canon EOS R10

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

You own

Canon

EOS R5

£2499

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R10

£699 (-£1,800)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS R5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS R10

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R5	EOS R10
Price	£2,499	£699
Released	2020	2022	↑
Sensor	45MP Full-Frame CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	45MP	24MP	↓
Video	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~430 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	650g (with battery)	429g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF mount	Canon RF-S / RF
Memory Cards	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot

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