Canon PowerShot V10vs A6700vs ZV-1 II
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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.
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
A6700 (2023)
- You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
- You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
- You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
- You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The a6700 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) | A6700 (2023) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 493g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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