- Canon makes some cracking cameras, they honestly do,
despite what I'm about to show you.
But the Canon PowerShot V10 isn't one of them.
It falls far below expectations,
especially considering it's priced over $400
as a beginner's vlogging camera with subpar features.
So if you had your heart set
on picking up one of these, then hold on for now,
because I've tested three other options against it,
that not only perform better,
but also come in at a similar price point, if not lower.
And I'm gonna show you these three cameras in this video.
The Canon PowerShot V10 claims
to be a dedicated vloggers camera,
but there's definitely a lot left to be desired,
especially considering its price.
With so many alternatives on the market,
including action cameras and the still amazing DJI Pocket 2,
it 100% makes you question the V10's worth.
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Okay, so starting with the DJI Pocket 2,
this camera might be a couple of years old,
but it's definitely held up and still remains,
one of the top vlogging recommendations.
It's a great vlogging camera that grows with you over time.
And the price of the Creator Combo is comparable
to the Canon PowerShot V10.
The Pocket 2 has a very small screen
and you'll definitely notice the limitations of that
when you use it. it's fiddly.
But while the PowerShot V10 does have a much larger screen,
it becomes completely impractical when the windshields
are on because they block your view,
because the microphones are on the top of the camera.
However, with both cameras,
you can connect them to their respective phone apps.
But the DJI MIMO App is a far better experience
than the Canon Connect App.
It takes ages to connect,
and you can't play back videos,
only view your photos.
At least I couldn't do this,
it just wouldn't play back any videos.
But with the DGI MIMO App, it's fast and responsive,
and you can even use the AI Editor
or Light Cut to quickly edit a video together
pretty effortlessly, which is great if you're a beginner.
So in terms of the battery life,
the V10 has a slight advantage over the Pocket 2,
because it lasts up to about 10 minutes more
than the Pocket 2.
But both of them do have a built-in battery.
So if you're gonna be going out and about
and you do end up picking up
the Canon PowerShot V10 or the Pocket 2,
then you'll definitely wanna bring some kind
of power bank with you,
so that you can keep them topped up throughout the day.
But where the Pocket 2 really overtakes the V10
is with its built-in gimbal.
And yes, that does mean
that it's a more fragile choice than the V10,
but you're gonna get smooth footage no matter the situation.
And honestly, when it comes to low light filming,
that built in gimbal is gonna prove to be extremely useful
over the Digital Stabilization that the V10 has.
But honestly, when it comes to Stabilization,
even in normal shooting situations with adequate light,
the V10 just can't keep up even on its highest setting.
You might be thinking, "Of course,
it's not gonna compete with a gimbal,"
but if an action camera and a mobile phone
can produce amazing stabilization
that matches the stability of a gimbal,
then what place does the Canon PowerShot V10 have
in a vloggers vlogging kit?
And on the subject of action cameras,
the two popular choices,
in terms of traditional action cameras, so not 360 cameras,
are the GoPro HERO11 and the DJI Action 3.
While the HERO11 does have better image quality
and dynamic range, in my personal opinion,
the Action 3 is incredibly user-friendly, well priced,
and has massively improved the quality,
compared to its initial release,
providing you get one without a focus issue.
But the GoPro is also not without its flaws.
A lot of people report having issues
with overheating and constant freezing,
but that's not my experience on a daily basis.
And I use this in a lot of scenarios,
the main ones being POV and vlogging.
But it's still worth mentioning the issues
that other people face as well.
But both cameras come with really great features.
They're both waterproof without the need for a case,
down to certain depths.
The PowerShot V10 isn't weather sealed or dustproof,
but to be fair, nor is the DJI Pocket 2.
So if it rains or snows or you're on a beach,
I wouldn't take either of those cameras with me,
and that's where the action cameras come in.
You can also shoot in a Flat Color Profile
on both action cameras.
The Action 3 has D-Cinelike, as does the DJI Pocket 2,
and the HERO11 has Flat.
And this is something that you can't do
with the PowerShot V10,
because there's no Log Color Profile.
You might be shouting at the screen,
"A beginner's not gonna care.
They just wanna get up and running
and get their footage out really quickly."
But they may get to a point where they wanna dabble
and experiment with color grading
and they won't have that option with the V10.
Even an iPhone has the option to shoot Flat,
if you get a third party app,
and it also shoots in HDR just like the Action 3.
But even if you don't shoot in HDR Mode with the iPhone,
you still get results that are better,
or at least comparable to the PowerShot V10,
depending on what phone and model you have.
Granted, an iPhone costs way more than the PowerShot V10,
but chances are you already own one,
you carry it around with you all the time.
And it's most likely gonna be a camera that has better specs
than what the PowerShot V10 does.
So if a phone can have that level of quality,
I'm still left wondering,
"What's the point of the Canon PowerShot V10,
and who is it actually really for?"
And while I'm on the subject of specs,
the Canon PowerShot V10 doesn't shoot raw photos,
like the other three cameras (camera shutter clicks)
and my iPhone, (camera shutter clicks)
which limits the creativity (camera shutter clicks)
for beginners who get (camera shutter clicks)
to a point (camera shutter clicks)
where they want to explore (camera shutter clicks)
with editing. (camera shutter clicks)
And I know I mentioned this with the Pocket 2,
but the V10's low light performance
doesn't really outshine the GoPro HERO11,
nor really the iPhone.
And it's not really that much better than the Action 3.
And the two action cameras also have higher specs
than the V10, including a Level of Stabilization
that the Canon PowerShot's simply can't compete with,
even in its Enhanced Stabilization Mode.
Likewise, with the iPhone 14 Pro Max,
it just does so much better.
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The PowerShot V10 only shoots up to 4K30 and 1080p60.
These two action cameras and the DJI Pocket 2,
all shoot at higher frame rates.
The Pocket 2 has 4K60 and the HERO11 has 4K120,
as does the Action 3.
But with the HERO11, you'll also get 5.3K.
So if you're a beginner watching this,
the higher frame rates in the action cameras
with the higher resolutions,
mean that you can shoot at higher resolutions
and shoot really good slow motion footage.
One thing that I will say though,
is that the image quality of the PowerShot V10
is marginally better than the Action 3.
But I would 100% take a slight dip in quality
for smooth stabilization, better dynamic range,
a wider field of view,
and all the other features I've just mentioned,
for less than the price of the PowerShot V10,
because the image quality of the Action 3
is by no means horrendous.
And it's not a million miles away
from the Canon PowerShot V10.
When it comes to shooting vertically,
which is a big requirement
for a lot of people these days,
that's where the DGI Pocket 2 falls down a bit.
It's a little bit awkward, but it is doable.
Whereas, with the PowerShot V10,
you can just hold it sideways really easily.
And then the Action 3 has a quick swap case,
that allows you to go
from filming horizontally to vertically in seconds.
But by far, the best option is a feature
that the HERO11 has.
You can film in an aspect ratio of 8:7,
super high quality footage,
which then allows you to crop
to the resolution that you want in post,
without sacrificing anything in the frame,
which is just so handy and such a time saver,
because you don't have to film everything twice.
Okay, so last point before I start to wrap everything up.
I feel like this has been really long already,
and there's still so much that I could talk about,
but I do have full reviews for each of the cameras
that I've mentioned, so it's well worth checking those out.
But when you think of vlogging,
you typically think of people going out
and about talking to a camera,
or at least that's the image that I get in my head.
But there's also another type of vlog,
where you're indoors making your videos,
in a more controlled environment,
not really moving the cameras down on a tripod
or on a table or something.
So naturally, I tested the PowerShot V10
in that scenario as well,
and the footage doesn't look awful.
It's actually decent.
And far more so than the action cameras.
I just definitely wouldn't use these action cameras indoors.
But still, the V10 is definitely not better
than the DJI Pocket 2.
The DJI Pocket 2 is just on a level of its own, no question.
So I guess what I'm getting at,
is that the Canon PowerShot V10 is most definitely,
incorrectly priced for what it offers.
If the price point wasn't so high, it'd be more forgivable
and it could actually be considered
as a genuine entry-level option.
However, being in the same price range
as the cameras I mentioned earlier,
and even costing more than the DJI Action 3,
it simply doesn't provide the same value.
Furthermore, if you already have a Smartphone
with a capable camera,
it begs the question of whether you really need
to spend money on a new camera in the first place,
if you don't really want to spend the cash,
but you're conflicted and think that you should.
So honestly, I just say stick with your phone.
And if you truly want a dedicated separate camera,
that's gonna give you the best value for your money,
DJI Pocket 2, GoPro HERO11, DJI Osmo Action 3,
would be my top recommendations,
within a very reasonable price point,
for all that they offer.
I've really tried to be thorough and fair,
whilst testing the PowerShot V10.
I've tested it so much in different environments
to give you the fairest review possible,
because it's a decent chunk of money,
especially if you're buying a camera for the first time.
But I hope you found this video useful.
Thanks for watching.
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