Canon PowerShot V10vs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs A6400
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
From £1699
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
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.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
- You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
- You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR 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 pentax k-3 mark iii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 25.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 12fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 820g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Pentax KF-mount | 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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