Canon PowerShot V10vs Now Gen 3
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
VS
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £120 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 211g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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