Canon PowerShot V10vs G85
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.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The canon powershot v10 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £350 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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