Canon PowerShot V10vs Z30vs A6400
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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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
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
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 a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Z30 (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £479 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 405g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None | 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 | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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