Canon PowerShot V10vs OM-D E-M10 IV
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Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
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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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The om-d e-m10 iv has the highest resolution at 20mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £469 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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