Canon PowerShot V10vs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The canon powershot v10 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) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 211g | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — screen only |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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