Canon PowerShot V10vs Ricoh GR IIIxvs ZV-E10 II
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.
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £999 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 4fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 211g | 262g | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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