Canon PowerShot V10vs OM-D E-M10 IVvs Ricoh GR III
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.
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.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
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
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The ricoh gr iii 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) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £469 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 383g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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