Canon full frame cameras have been at the forefront as long as one can remember. The company’s 5D series, the R series, and the recently launched R1 are some models that offer great dynamic range, good high ISO capability, and nice lenses. However, the company’s APS-C series proved to be the most advantageous in terms of sales, and this raises the question: what will be the future of one of the best-selling options?
According to Canon Rumors, the APS-C lineup is expected to see a revival with the R7 Mk II, hoping to see a launch in May or June. This has also further led to the question of other APS-C models, particularly the Canon R10 Mk II. For the uninitiated, the camera was said to have sold a large number of models in 2024, making it one of the best-selling options from the company.
The Canon R7 II was said to be a newer version of the 7D successor, but the R10 II is said to revive the iconic Canon 90D. The R7 II is said to be a more performance-driven body aimed at wildlife and action photographers. The R10 Mk II will be an entry-level APS-C that offers both budget and performance. This is quite exciting given that Canon has stated in recent financial briefings that increasing sales of entry and mid-level APS-C models, particularly in high-volume markets such as India and China.
At the moment, there is no concrete information on the specifications, but there is a high likelihood of a 32MP sensor, as we have already seen in the original R7. If that is the case, it will certainly make the R10 an exceptional offering. Paired with Tamron and Sigma lenses, this would further make the camera an ideal choice for many young photographers. There is debate over whether we will see in-body image stabilization, but if it is included, entry-level cameras like the R10 could become best-selling models even in 2026.
The Canon R10 earned four out of five stars in our review, especially for its ability to shoot nice, colorful images, its fast speed, and its smart autofocus system. As we said about it in our review:
For a beginner’s camera, the R10 did quite well at picking up the eyes of people and animals. The R10 could pick through branches and capture sharp images of birds on branches without me attempting to quickly move the autofocus point over with the joystick. It even managed to pick up a few sharp shots of birds in flight.
As for other APS-C cameras, there are no successors to the EOS R50 or EOS R100 yet. Moreover, we may see less of full frames yet, despite reports of the R8 waiting to see a new successor seems fresh.
If Canon is able to revive the APS-C lineup at a reasonable price, it will yet again prove that it can dominate the camera market with ease.