Canon PowerShot V10vs A7R
Canon
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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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 (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The a7r has the highest resolution at 36mp; the a7r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £349 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 36.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | A7R |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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