Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon EOS Ra
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Canon EOS Ra. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony ZV-E10 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Ra is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony ZV-E10 were released 2021 and Canon EOS Ra was released 2018. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony ZV-E10 | 2021 |
Canon EOS Ra | 2018 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony ZV-E10 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Ra has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony ZV-E10 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS Ra | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony ZV-E10 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Ra has 30 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony ZV-E10 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS Ra |
30 MP
30105600 pixels 6720 x 4480 |
Canon EOS Ra has a 25 % larger resolution than Sony ZV-E10. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS Ra has a larger ISO-range than Sony ZV-E10. Canon EOS Ra has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Sony ZV-E10 has 100 to 32000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony ZV-E10 | 100-32000 |
Canon EOS Ra | 100-40000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Ra belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony ZV-E10
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Ra
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony ZV-E10 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Ra can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony ZV-E10 | 11 |
Canon EOS Ra | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony ZV-E10 and Canon EOS Ra can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Ra weighs 660 gr (equal to 1.46 lb) which is 92% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony ZV-E10 | 343 gr 0.76 lb |
Canon EOS Ra | 660 gr 1.46 lb |
Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon EOS Ra Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony ZV-E10 and Canon EOS Ra, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Name | Sony ZV-E10 | Canon EOS Ra |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Release Year | 2021 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2021-07-27 | 2018-11-05 |
MSRP | 699 USD | 2499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6720 x 4480 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 30 MP |
Image Processor | BIONZ X | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 40000 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 5655 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | No Viewfinder | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 8 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 1920 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) |
Remote Control | Supported (no further information) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 370 shots |
Width | 115 mm | 136 mm |
Height | 64 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 45 mm | 84 mm |
Weight | 343 gram | 660 gram |