Canon PowerShot V10

Lightweight pocket-sized build ; Good build quality and sturdy stand ; Image quality beats phones in certain conditions

9:16 shooting requires rotating the camera ; Very small LCD screen ; Patchy autofocus performance

Despite some impressive aspects, Canon’s first vlogging camera feels like a white elephant. Its quality and features aren’t good enough to convince budding content creators to replace their smartphones, while those looking to produce...

Canon-quality imagining ; Can shoot vertically ; Up to 4K and 60fps videos ; Compact design that fits in your pocket

Not as rugged as other ; UI interface is tailored for people familiar with Canon ; Not the best value-for-money gadget, considering the specs

The Canon Powershot V10 isn't perfect, but it's almost impossible not to like it. Considering its skillset, it's best recommended for live streaming and stationary vlogging. If you find one a good deal, you should certainly give it a try!

Quirky, pocketable design with stand ; Well priced ; Clear in-camera audio recording ; Plug-and-play webcam

Dated technology ; No optical stabilization ; Limited recording times ; Digital IS not always effective

Kudos to Canon for offering an alternative user experience to most other vlogging cameras – the Powershot V10 is purpose-built to make content creation as easy as possible. However, despite its refreshing design, the tech inside is both dated and...

Genuinely pocketable design ; Handy built-in stand ; Good image quality in the right conditions

Unreliable autofocus performance ; Tiny screen ; No portrait shooting option (except rotating the camera)

Despite its tiny size and solid physical design, the V10’s patchy performance, tiny screen and lack of a native 9:16 shooting mode (unless you turn the camera onto its side) make it feel somewhat redundant for anyone that already owns a decent...

Fully automated ; Good AF ; Compact

Older technology ; No weather sealing ; Slow cards

The Canon PowerShot V10 is a compact vlogging camera that has a lot to offer and comes with excellent subject tracking, but with some older technology on board, you might wonder whether it’s all that much better than a smartphone.

Small form factor ; Simple use ; Good auto-focus ; Reasonable audio quality and compatibility ; Small Rig cage expands use potential

Only 4K 25fps option ; Same sensor as the older [2019] Powershot ; Quite pricey ; No flat colour/log modes