EOS R50vs EOS R8vs Canon PowerShot V10
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
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
Quick take: The eos r50 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 R50 (2023) | EOS R8 (2023) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,099 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 461g body only | 211g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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