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
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
EOS R10 is 7 months newer.
Wins
EOS R10
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 29 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 230 Mbps)
- AEOS R10 has higher Burst (electronic) (23 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R10
123 × 88 × 83 mm
429 g (0.95 lb / 15.13 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS R10 is 9mm narrower and 9mm shorter than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 4mm thicker.
EOS R10 is 229 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm EOS R10 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R10
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R10
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.5, 87.8, 83.4
Burst (electronic)
23 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R10 supports it
Weight
429 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 29 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 230 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
In-body stabilization
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R10 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R10 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R10 and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R10 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R10 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R10 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R10 or the Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R10 reaches 23 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R10 and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R10 weighs 429 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the EOS R10 is 229 g lighter.
Do the EOS R10 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
EOS R10: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R10 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
EOS R10: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 450 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R10 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R10 launched at $979 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The EOS R10 is $1,520 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.