Canon PowerShot V10vs X-H2vs Lumix G9 II
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the x-h2, lumix g9 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | X-H2 (2022) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,399 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 40.2MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 660g body only | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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