Canon PowerShot V10vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
VS
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
From £219
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
View Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Which should you buy?
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.
Portraits, Street & Everyday — Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020): The essential first prime for Canon RF shooters — f/1.8 background separation at an accessible price with near-silent STM autofocus.
Who should buy what
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
- You create solo video content and need a simple, self-contained setup
- You want something more compact and less intimidating than a mirrorless
- You shoot primarily for social media or YouTube on a tight budget
Quick take: The canon rf 50mm f/1.8 stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £219 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 30cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (relies on in-body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | — |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 211g | 160g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 69.2 × 40.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | — |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | — |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | — |
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