Canon PowerShot V10vs Nikon Zfcvs Ricoh GR IIIx
Canon
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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The ricoh gr iiix 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) | Nikon Zfc (2021) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (lens-based only) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 445g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Nikon Z-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single UHS-I SD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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