EOS R10vs Canon PowerShot V10vs Z30
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
- You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
- You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
- You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £399 | £479 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 8fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 211g | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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