APS-C Cinema Camera with Open Gate to Rival FX30 « NEW CAMERA

According to the latest update coming from a new source, the next Canon Cinema APS-C camera will be called Canon EOS C10. The C10 is about to challenge the existence of the Sony FX30 in the budget APS-C consumer cinema camera segment. Although the announcement date has not been confirmed yet, the Canon C10 will be Canon’s first APS-C camera to offer 6K Open Gate RAW internal recording, a game-changing feature for indie filmmakers and content creators. In this article, we will dive deep into the information shared with us.

Canon C10: A New Benchmark for APS-C Filmmaking

The Canon C10 camera is coming to fill the critical gap that exists in the Canon Cinema portfolio. The Canon C10 camera has been specifically designed and developed to target the budget filmmaking segment dominated by the Sony FX30. The camera is priced between $1,999 and $2,499. The C10 will not only appeal to budget cinematographers due to its set of features, but it will also be used by professionals. At the very same time, when I am writing this article, a very limited amount of specifications is available to us, but I am going to share it with you.

Open Gate Recording Capability

It will create and fill a big gap that exists in the Canon Cinema portfolio. Despite having cameras like Canon C70 / C80 — one with APS-C / Super 35mm and the other C80 dedicated 6K full-frame sensor — none of the cameras offer Open Gate RAW recording. At the very same time, none of them are able to record 4K 120 FPS. The Canon C10 is the first budget consumer-level mirrorless camera from Canon that will break all this nostalgic lock, and will become the first APS-C camera in Canon to offer Open Gate recording as well as 4K 120 FPS with a slight crop, which is negligible.

Specifications of the Canon C10

But before that, let’s have a look at the direct set of specifications we have from a tipster who has shared with us the name and the specs of the upcoming camera.

• Sensor: A newly developed sensor, with dual gain circuitry, offering fast readout speeds comparable to the Canon EOS R1 to minimize rolling shutter and enhance low-light performance.
• Open Gate Recording: Full sensor readout in a 3:2 aspect ratio.
• Video Capabilities:
  • 4K 60p (oversampled from 6K) for sharp, detailed footage.
  • 4K 120p with a slight crop for professional-grade slow-motion capture.
  • C-Log 3 and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording for robust color grading.
  • Potential internal RAW recording (awaiting confirmation).
• Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II paired with DIGIC Accelerator.
• Stabilization: In-body image stabilization (IBIS), providing a significant advantage over the Sony FX30, which relies on lens-based stabilization or post-production fixes.
• Design: A compact, box-style design very similar to Canon C50, with an optional tiltable electronic viewfinder (EVF) (to be available as an accessory) and weather-sealed construction for durability.
• Connectivity: HDMI 2.0, timecode support, and dual SD card slots for cost-effective, reliable media storage.
• Battery: An upgraded battery for extended shooting, addressing limitations found in Canon’s hybrid camera models.

Canon C10 vs. Sony FX30: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Take a look below, a detailed comparison table highlighting the major differences between the two:

These are the major differences between the two. Resolution-wise, we are not very sure at this moment, so we are not sharing the numbers with you. Initially, it has been suggested it is somewhere around 24 to 26MP.

Canon’s Strategic Push into the APS-C Cinema Market

As we noted in our August 15th article, Canon is now moving to introduce APS-C Cinema EOS cameras. The Canon C50 and the C10 announcements will define Canon’s broader strategy to expand its video camera consumer base by offering more versatile solutions to users at a reasonable price. The success, or better to say the sales numbers, of the Canon R50V (a $650 video camera) has clearly demonstrated the high demand for affordable and high-performance tools among content creators. The upcoming Canon EOS C10 camera is actually built on this momentum generated by the R50V, and with Canon’s advanced technology like the DIGIC Accelerator chip, the Canon C10 will attract new consumers towards Canon.

The C10 is likely one of the three Cinema EOS cameras registered under model codes ID174, ID179, and ID0814 (reported in May and June 2025), as per our earlier coverage. While Canon has confirmed a major Cinema EOS announcement for September 9, 2025, current indications suggest this will focus on another model, leaving the C10’s reveal date uncertain — possibly slated for Q4 2025 or early 2026.

Why the Canon C10 Could Redefine the APS-C Cinema Market

The Canon C10 has the very big potential to disrupt the compact cinema space by combining Open Gate recording, sensor-shift image stabilization up to 8 stops, and Canon’s renowned color science in an APS-C body. At the very same time, the Canon RF mount for APS-C mirrorless cameras is now open to third-party lens makers like Sigma and Tamron, as well as EF lenses with an adapter. So now you have very fast access to Canon RF, Sigma, Tamron, and Canon EF lenses.

If our tipster information is correct and Canon C10 delivers the rumored core specifications without any compromise, then for sure the Canon C10 will set a new standard for APS-C consumer-level mirrorless cameras.

Stay tuned to TheNewCamera.com for the latest updates related to the Canon C10 and other Canon developments.

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