Canon PowerShot V10vs Z30vs Nikon Zf

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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Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30 (2022) From £479 Best for Travel & everyday video View Z30
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Nikon Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) From £1699 Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf

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

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

↓ 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

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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
  • You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
  • You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use

Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)Z30 (2022)Nikon Zf (2023)
Price £399 £479 £1,699
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 20.9MP 24.5MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation Digital IS None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate 8fps 11fps 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) ~300 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 405g body only 710g with battery
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder None None EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Nikon Z-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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