Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Sony ZV-E10 II
26 MP APS-C · 4K 60p · Vlogging
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Sony ZV-E10 II at 89. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- ✓Up to 30 fps electronic burst
Pick Sony ZV-E10 II if…
- ✓Best vlogging-focused APS-C
- ✓Active SteadyShot improvements
- ✓USB-C live streaming
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVideo
TieCompared on the video sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ergonomics
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on ergonomics (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Sony ZV-E10 IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony ZV-E10 II more score per dollar ($999 vs $4,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Sony ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45 MP BSI stacked CMOS | 26 MP back-illuminated CMOS APS-C |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Burst | 12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic | 11 fps mechanical |
| Video | 8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p | 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit (Super35) |
| AF | 5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage | Real-time tracking + AI subject recognition |
| ISO | 100–51200 (exp. 50–102400) | — |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | — |
| Storage | — | SD UHS-II |
| Weight | — | 377 g |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- +8K 60p RAW internal recording
- +Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- +Up to 30 fps electronic burst
- −Price jumped from R5
- −Body heats in extended 8K recording
- −Battery life modest
Sony ZV-E10 II
- +Best vlogging-focused APS-C
- +Active SteadyShot improvements
- +USB-C live streaming
- −No EVF
- −Single SD card slot
- −Plastic build
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Sony ZV-E10 II
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony ZV-E10 II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in autofocus.
Is Sony ZV-E10 II worth the price? +
At $999, Sony ZV-E10 II delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in video.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony ZV-E10 II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for ergonomics, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony ZV-E10 II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on ergonomics (92 vs 88). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.
Which is the better value, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony ZV-E10 II? +
Sony ZV-E10 II — more score per dollar ($999 vs $4,299). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.