Canon PowerShot V10vs OM System TG-7
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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 System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The canon powershot v10 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £449 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 253g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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