EOS M50 IIvs Canon PowerShot V10vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital IS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 211g | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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