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.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
Who should buy what
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Nikon Zf (2023)
A7 III (2018)
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf, a7 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Nikon Zf (2023) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,699 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 710g with battery | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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