PowerShot V1vs X-S10
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.
Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging — X-S10 (2020): The X-S10 brought IBIS and a fully articulating screen to Fujifilm's mid-range — a compelling DSLR replacement at a price that made Fujifilm accessible to a new audience.
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
X-S10 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to mirrorless who want familiar controls and a deep grip
- Vloggers who want Fujifilm film simulations with a fully articulating screen
- X-T30 or X-E4 owners who want IBIS and a more comfortable grip
- Budget-conscious buyers who want X-T4 image quality at a lower price
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | X-S10 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £699 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~325 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | X-S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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