Canon PowerShot V10vs Z50 IIvs A6700
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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.
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
- You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
- You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
- You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; 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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.9MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 385g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| 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-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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