Canon EOS R EOS R5 Black 2020
Canon
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021
Sony
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R EOS R5 Black 2020
72 out of 100 high confidence 354 reviews
The Canon EOS R5 is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, 45MP resolution, and advanced autofocus, making it a favorite among wildlife and professional photographers. However, a significant number of users report reliability issues, including frequent freezing, overheating, and occasional hardware failures, which have led to frustration and even switching brands. While many find it a worthy investment, the recurring problems and high repair costs temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- 45MP resolution for cropping
- Advanced autofocus system
- Effective in-body stabilization
- Great for wildlife photography
Cons
- Frequent freezing issues
- Overheating in video mode
- Hardware failures (shutter, sensor)
- High repair costs
- Battery drains quickly
Image quality 45
Autofocus 30
Reliability 25
Overheating 15
Battery life 12
Value for money 20
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021
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Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Vlogging
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Specifications
| Canon EOS R EOS R5 | Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 1053 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R EOS R5 Black 2020
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EOS R EOS R5 Black 20200.028score per dollar
vs
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 20210.086score per dollar
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 White 2021 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R EOS R5
Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
