Canon PowerShot V10vs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £499 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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