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EOS M5 vs PowerShot V10
Quick take: The EOS M5 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M5 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M5 wins
- Cheaper new: £196 vs £399
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Burst Rate: 9fps
- Battery Life: ~295 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 5.9 vs 2.3
Where the PowerShot V10 wins
- Weight: 211g (with battery and card)
- Vlogging & Video: 6.3 vs 4.5
- Casual: 6.0 vs 4.4
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M5 116 × 88 × 61 mm · 427 g
- PowerShot V10 75 × 106 × 46 mm · 211 g
The PowerShot V10 is 41 mm narrower, 18 mm taller, 15 mm slimmer and 216 g lighter than the EOS M5.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M5 — Travel & Portrait: The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
PowerShot V10 — Vloggers & Content Creators: 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 M5 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
PowerShot V10 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M5Canon · 2016 | PowerShot V10Canon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £196 usedBest | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 15.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 9fpsBest | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA)Best | 230 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 211g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M 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, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M5
PowerShot V10
Portrait
5.9/10
2.3/10
Street
6.2/10
5.7/10
Travel
5.5/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
2.5/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
6.3/10
Documentary
4.2/10
4.4/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
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Landscape
4.6/10
4.0/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
—
Casual
4.4/10
6.0/10
Food
5.4/10
4.3/10
Macro
4.4/10
2.6/10
Architecture
4.7/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
3.2/10
Filmmaking
—
3.5/10
Fun & simple
—
5.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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