Canon PowerShot V10vs OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs A6400
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 8.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 120fps with AF tracking | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 599g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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