Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
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 M50 II (2020)
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £749 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS — lens-based | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 304g | 211g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Canon PowerShot V10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | |||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Travel | |||
| Street | |||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | — | |
| Sports | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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