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Canon EOS R50 vs Sony ZV-E10

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The R50 wins 3 of 4 scored specs (burst); the ZV-E10 wins 1 (weight). The R50 is $69 cheaper.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: burst.
1 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.An interchangeable-lens vlogging body with a vari-angle screen and mic and headphone jacks; it suits beginner video creators who want E-mount lenses.
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R50116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm · 375 g
  • Sony ZV-E10115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8 mm · 343 g

Where they differ

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R50ZV-E10
PRICE & SCORE
Price$679BEST$748
CameraFits score5.8BEST5.3
PHOTO
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.15 fpsBEST11 fps
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech · 1/8000 elec1/4000 mech
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles · down to −4 EVPeople, animals · down to −3 EV
VIDEO
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:28-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.NoneS-Log3
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic onlyMic + headphone
BODY & HANDLING
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.375 g343 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.95×—
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-I1x SD UHS-I / Memory Stick Duo
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.No—
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFSony E
Native lenses60+200+

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