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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
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Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
A6700 (2023)
A7 IV (2021)
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | A6700 (2023) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £999 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 493g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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