Canon PowerShot V10vs GFX 50S IIvs Ricoh GR III
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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Which should you buy?
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.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | GFX 50S II (2021) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £2,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 425 points | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 3fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 900g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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