Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon PowerShot V10→Canon EOS R10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS R10 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Canon PowerShot V10 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS R10
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic vs 8fps
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Battery life~430 shots (CIPA) vs 230 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | EOS R10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | +2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +5.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon PowerShot V10 | EOS R10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £699 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 211g | 429g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Canon RF-S / RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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