Canon PowerShot V10vs Lumix G9 IIvs A6400
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.
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Lumix G9 II (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 25.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 658g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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