Canon PowerShot V10vs Z50 IIvs Sigma fp L
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
- You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
- You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Z50 II (2024) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £899 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.9MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 385g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Nikon Z-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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