Easy to use, lightweight, compact. The usage experience is limited, as it was just purchased on 3/3, but the first impressions after 10+ bodies (film, d-slr, mirrorless) as a digital camera are high. Whatever was lacking in the previous generations of Canon cameras, the R10 has as a consumer "amateur" camera. Once the work cycle with the camera is completed (event, seminar, outdoor shooting, advertising, even Easter!), the description will completely change with a full analysis of its capabilities.
*It is a capable camera for both photos and videos. Here, you need to know exactly what you're doing because the 10-bit video (HDR PQ) at 1080p is terrible unless it's daytime (without intense shadows in the shots). In 4K, it is much better unless you shoot at 50 frames per second, which results in a 40% crop, so a fixed lens at 35mm becomes almost 90mm (crop 1.6 x 40% +-).
The exposure meter is good at 2/3 above 0 in this quality and ISO up to 3000. The autofocus tracking is magical but gets lost in low light conditions. With a slow STM EF lens, you can customize the response and speed in both photos and videos to achieve the desired result.
Compared to the Sony A6XXX series, it has a significant difference in all aspects, and its colors are much closer to reality, especially in the neutral color option. With a polarizing filter on the lens, you can achieve fantastic representation in your daily shots (landscapes, water, sky, etc.).
It heats up quite a bit when recording 4K at 25 frames per second, especially in the summer, reaching a point where it stops after 45 minutes with the door open to prevent any damage.
The EVF and screen are very bright and clear compared to all other crop cameras in this price range, maybe even better.
I have recorded up to 2 hours at 1080p 50 frames per second in 30°C, which is the recording limit, with a warm body but using a manual focus lens (TTArtisan 12mm f2.8).
The battery does not last for 2 hours of recording at 1080p 25 frames per second in low quality with an autofocus lens. It shuts off after an hour and a half. The electronic stabilization has 2 levels and is only suitable for a tripod or gimbal. When handheld, due to its lightweight nature, it distorts the frame quite a bit, especially when using a wide-angle lens.
The 15 frames per second for photography are very good, but you need lenses with fast focus (e.g., linear focus lenses) as the AF tracking is quite good in good and moderate lighting conditions.
For professionals or amateurs who are satisfied with beautiful colors with minimal compromises, it is top-notch.