Canon PowerShot V10vs X-T30 IIvs ZV-1 II
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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.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF 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
X-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The x-t30 ii 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-T30 II (2021) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 383g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | 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 |
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