Canon PowerShot V10vs A7R IV
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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