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.
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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
Who should buy what
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
A6400 (2019)
A7 III (2018)
Quick take: The a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the a7 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | A6400 (2019) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £899 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 403g (body, battery, card) | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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