Canon PowerShot V10vs Leica Q3vs Z30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon PowerShot V10 Canon Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) From £399 Best for Vloggers & content creators View Canon PowerShot V10
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Leica Leica Q3 Leica Leica Q3 (2023) From £5999 Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters View Leica Q3
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Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30 (2022) From £479 Best for Travel & everyday video View Z30

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.

Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.

Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Leica Q3 (2023)

  • You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
  • You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
  • You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length

Z30 (2022)

  • You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
  • You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
  • You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget

Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the leica q3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)Leica Q3 (2023)Z30 (2022)
Price £399 £5,999 £479
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 60.0MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation Digital IS 5.5-stop IBIS None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps 15fps 11fps
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) 380 shots (CIPA) ~300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 743g 405g body only
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder None 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots None
Screen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
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