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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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)
A6700 (2023)
A7 III (2018)
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; 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) | A6700 (2023) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 493g body only | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 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-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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