Canon PowerShot V10vs Sony RX100 VII
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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