Canon PowerShot V10vs OM-1
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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