Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R5→Canon Canon PowerShot V10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS R5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Canon PowerShot V10
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Generation3 years newer (2023 vs 2020)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 45MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Canon PowerShot V10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -5.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R5 | Canon PowerShot V10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £399 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 45MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | Digital IS | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 211g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None | |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
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