EOS M10vs Canon PowerShot V10
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M10 (2015): The EOS M10 is Canon's most basic EF-M mirrorless — small, stylish, and approachable, with 18MP and a tilting touchscreen. It lacks the specs of newer EF-M bodies but delivers solid results for everyday shooting and represents an affordable entry into the Canon mirrorless ecosystem.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS M10 (2015)
- Absolute beginners wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want a stylish, compact EF-M body
- Anyone wanting a low-cost entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Users who prioritise size and simplicity over performance
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
- Content creators who want the simplest possible vlogging setup
- Beginners who want a fixed-lens camera with a built-in stand and mic
- Travellers who want a truly pocket-sized video camera
- Anyone who wants to start vlogging without learning camera menus
Quick take: The canon powershot v10 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the eos m10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M10 (2015) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £399 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Stabilisation | — | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 4.6fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 284g (with battery and card) | 211g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M10 | Canon PowerShot V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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