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Kit comparison · 2025

Canon EOS R100 vs Sony ZV-E10 II: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

The EOS R100 kit costs €200 less
The entry gateway
Canon EOS R100
+ RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
67/100
€648
camera + lens
★ Overall winner
The lightweight vlogger
Sony ZV-E10 II
+ E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ
70/100
€848
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
APS-C
APS-C
Resolution
24MP
26MP
IBIS
— No
— No
Weather seal
— No
— No
Battery
340 shots
440 shots
Body weight
356g
291g
Released
2,023
2,024
Lens
Model
RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ
Focal range
18-45mm
16-50mm
Max aperture
f/4.5
f/3.5
Type
Zoom
Zoom
Lens weight
149g
116g
Combined kit
Total weight
505g
407g
Total price
€648
€848
Tier
Starter
Starter
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
94
92
Travel
74
80
Portrait
56
55
Wildlife
42
42
Sports
45
45
Video
64
88
Value for money
92
90
Strengths
+Most affordable Canon RF camera
+Familiar Canon interface
+Access to full RF lens ecosystem
+Lightweight
+Excellent AF for beginners
+Superb 4K video
+Very lightweight
+Huge Sony lens ecosystem
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Canon EOS R100 vs Sony ZV-E10 II: common questions

Which is better overall, the Canon EOS R100 or the Sony ZV-E10 II?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Sony ZV-E10 II edges ahead with an average score of 70/100 vs 67/100. Sony's strengths include: Excellent AF for beginners and Superb 4K video.

Is the Sony ZV-E10 II worth the extra cost over the Canon EOS R100?

The ZV-E10 II kit costs €200 more than the EOS R100 kit. The extra cost buys you: Excellent AF for beginners and Superb 4K video. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Canon EOS R100 or Sony ZV-E10 II?

For beginners, the Canon EOS R100 scores higher (94 vs 92 for beginner-friendliness). Most affordable Canon RF camera.

Which has better video, the Canon EOS R100 or Sony ZV-E10 II?

For video, the Sony ZV-E10 II leads with a video score of 88/100. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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