EOS M50 IIvs Canon PowerShot V10vs Nikon Z8
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Vloggers & Content Creators — Canon PowerShot V10 (2023): A vlog-first compact with a 1-inch sensor, front-facing screen, and Canon's Dual Pixel AF — the simplest way to create clean content on the go.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
- You create solo video content and need a simple, self-contained setup
- You want something more compact and less intimidating than a mirrorless
- You shoot primarily for social media or YouTube on a tight budget
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the nikon z8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £399 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital IS | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 211g | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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