Canon PowerShot V10vs ZV-E10
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
Used from £200 at eBay →
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Sony
ZV-E10 (2021)
Starting from £599 new
Best for Vlogging & video
£599 at Clifton Cameras →
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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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £599 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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