PowerShot V1vs 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?
Vlogging & Travel — PowerShot V1 (2025): The PowerShot V1 is Canon's best compact camera — a 1-inch stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K/60p, built-in ND, and an articulating screen in a pocketable body. It is the compact camera Canon's content-creator audience has been waiting for, and a genuine step forward over the G7X series.
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
PowerShot V1 (2025)
- Content creators who want Canon's best compact for vlogging and social media
- Travel photographers who want 4K and a zoom lens in one pocketable body
- Vloggers upgrading from G7X series who want better AF and video specs
- Photographers who want a capable compact backup body
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 powershot v1 has the highest resolution at 22mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £399 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | 211g |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | Canon PowerShot V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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