Canon PowerShot V10vs Z30vs Nikon Zfc

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 Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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 Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The z30 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)Z30 (2022)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £399 £479 £799
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 20.9MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation Digital IS None (no IBIS) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 8fps 11fps 11fps
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) ~300 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 405g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder None None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M 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 Nikon Z-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-I slot Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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