Canon EOS R3vs Canon PowerShot V10
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
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 eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 8fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 211g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Canon PowerShot V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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