Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
Canon EOS R R10 Black 2022
What Buyers Say
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
The Sony A7V is widely praised as a powerful hybrid camera with exceptional autofocus, fast burst shooting, and improved thermal management. Users upgrading from the A7IV or A7III note significant gains in speed, video quality, and reliability, especially for action and wildlife photography. A few criticisms include the lack of an included battery charger, no open gate recording, and minor menu learning curves, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus and tracking
- Fast 30fps burst shooting
- Improved thermal management
- Excellent image quality and colors
- Great low-light performance
Cons
- No included battery charger
- No open gate recording
- Minor menu learning curve
- No timecode over USB without sacrificing audio channel
- No gyro data for Catalyst Browse yet
Canon EOS R R10 Black 2022
The Canon EOS R10 is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and capable entry-level mirrorless camera with excellent autofocus, fast burst rates, and good image quality for its price. Many users appreciate its portability and intuitive controls, though some note a learning curve for beginners. However, significant concerns include quality control issues like dead pixels on the screen, a limited selection of RF-S lenses, poor low-light performance, and a loud mechanical shutter. A few buyers also experienced order cancellations or received grey market units without US warranty.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent autofocus with eye/animal detection
- Fast burst rate up to 15 fps
- Good image quality for the price
- Intuitive controls and menu system
Cons
- Quality control issues (dead pixels on screen)
- Limited selection of native RF-S lenses
- Poor low-light performance
- Loud mechanical shutter
- Small battery with short life
Scores
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R R10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Partially Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 651 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 23 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 630 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
Canon EOS R R10 Black 2022
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
No current pricing available
Canon EOS R R10 Black 2022
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
