Canon
EOS R10
Compact 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with fast burst shooting, Dual Pixel AF II, and 4K 60p video.
$979
Released May 2022
Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Released Jul 2020
EOS R10 is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R10
Wins
EOS R5
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 230 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 29 frames)
- BEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R10
123 × 88 × 83 mm
429 g (0.95 lb / 15.13 oz)
EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS R10 is 16mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than EOS R5.
EOS R10 is 309 g lighter than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm EOS R10 · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R10
123 × 88 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R10
123 × 83 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R10
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R10
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R5
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R10
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.5, 87.8, 83.4
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R10 supports it
Weight
429 g vs 738 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
23 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 230 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 29 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R10
Pros
- ✓Lightweight APS-C body
- ✓15fps mechanical and 23fps electronic burst
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject tracking
- ✓Oversampled 4K 30p and 4K 60p option
- ✓Strong enthusiast value
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single card slot
- –Smaller LP-E17 battery
EOS R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R10 or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R10 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R10 and EOS R5?
EOS R10 is 24.2 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R10 and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R10 does not have IBIS, while eOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R10 or the EOS R5?
EOS R10 reaches 23 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R10 and EOS R5?
EOS R10 weighs 429 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS R10 is 309 g lighter.
Do the EOS R10 and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS R10: 4K up to 60p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R10 and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS R10: No. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 450 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R10 and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS R5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R10 launched at $979 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS R10 is $2,920 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.