Canon PowerShot V10vs X-E4vs ZV-E10
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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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
ZV-E10 (2021)
- You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
- You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
- You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | X-E4 (2021) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £699 | £399 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 364g (body only) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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