Canon PowerShot V10 review

The PowerShot V10 is built around one idea: point it at yourself and press record. Canon lists a 1.0 inch sensor behind a 19 mm equivalent f/2.8 lens, so it frames a face and background at arm's length, plus 4K UHD 30p and Full HD 60p video. A built-in stand lets it sit on a desk or table without a tripod, two large diameter microphones handle sound, and the 2.0 inch screen tilts up for framing. It weighs 211 g. It doubles as a webcam over USB with UVC/UAC support and can stream directly through the Canon Camera Connect app. The compromises are contrast autofocus, a small screen and no optical zoom. Canon's US store blocked our requests, so the price is pending.

Who it is for

beginners who want a simple camera that stands on a desk and streams

Price

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Key features

• 1.0 inch CMOS sensor with DIGIC X
• 19 mm equivalent f/2.8 lens
• 4K UHD 30p and Full HD 60p
• Built-in stand and two large diameter microphones
• UVC/UAC webcam support and live streaming via Canon Camera Connect

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Built-in stand removes the need for a tripod on a desk
• Strength: Weighs 211 g, lighter than every interchangeable-lens camera here
• Strength: Plugs into a computer as a webcam
• Weakness: Contrast AF only
• Weakness: 2.0 inch tilt screen is small
• Weakness: Fixed wide lens with no optical zoom

Key facts

• Sensor: 1.0 inch CMOS
• Lens: 19 mm equivalent, f/2.8
• Max video: 4K UHD 30p
• Weight: 211 g
• Screen: 2.0 inch tilt up

Where it ranks

Canon PowerShot V10 is No. 10 in our Best Vlogging Cameras verdict.