Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R1→Canon Canon PowerShot V10

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R1

£5999

2024

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Upgrade to

Canon

Canon PowerShot V10

£399 (-£5,600)

2023

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The Canon PowerShot V10 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R1. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R1	Canon PowerShot V10
Price	£5,999	£399
Released	2024	2023	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS	20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined	Digital IS
Burst Rate	40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical	8fps	↓
Battery Life	~530 shots (CIPA)	230 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1470g (with battery)	211g	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification	None
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen	2.0" tilting front-facing screen
Mount	Canon RF mount	Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type B	Single SD UHS-I

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