Canon PowerShot V10vs Z5 II

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 Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) From £1299 Best for Full-frame value View Z5 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.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.

↓ 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

Z5 II (2024)

  • You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
  • You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
  • You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience

Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)Z5 II (2024)
Price £399 £1,299
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 24.5MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation Digital IS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 8fps 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 700g body only
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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