Canon EOS R10 vs Sony A7 IV

Quick answer

Critics score the Canon EOS R10 82 and the Sony A7 IV 87 out of 100, from 6 and 9 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Sony A7 IV higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sony A7 IV 4 points ahead.

Canon EOS R10Image: Canon

Canon EOS R10

82
Well liked
Average of 6 professional reviews
5 of 6 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 73–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: performance (3 of 6), picture quality (2 of 6), value for money (2 of 6)

Criticised for: battery life (2 of 6), price (2 of 6)

The catch: No in-body stabilization.

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Sony A7 IVImage: Sony

Sony A7 IV

87
Highly rated
Average of 9 professional reviews
9 of 9 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 9 reviews landedRange 83–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (4 of 9), build quality (3 of 9)

Criticised for: price (6 of 9)

The catch: 4K60 video is cropped and burst speed is modest.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletCanon EOS R10Sony A7 IVDifference
PCMag UK8090-10
Tom's Guide73est.83est.-10
Engadget83est.83est.same
T383est.83est.same
TechRadar89est.89est.same

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Canon EOS R10 minus the Sony A7 IV. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Canon EOS R10 or the Sony A7 IV?

Critics rate the Sony A7 IV higher: 87 against 82. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Sony A7 IV higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sony A7 IV 4 points ahead.

Do critics agree about the Canon EOS R10 and the Sony A7 IV?

The Canon EOS R10: broad agreement, scores from 73 to 89. The Sony A7 IV: critics agree, scores from 83 to 90.