Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon PowerShot V10→Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon PowerShot V10. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Resolution45MP vs 20MP (+25MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 8fps
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Battery life570 shots (CIPA) vs 230 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2024 vs 2023)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | +5.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +5.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon PowerShot V10 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 211g | 746g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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