Canon PowerShot V10vs M10
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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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.
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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