Canon PowerShot V10vs Hero 12 Black
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
Who should buy what
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
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
Quick take: The hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable; only the hero 12 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £300 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 211g | 154g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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