Customer Ratings & Reviews

Pros: ✅ Compact and Lightweight – Super easy to carry anywhere, perfect for vlogging on the go. ✅ User-Friendly – Very simple controls make it beginner-friendly. ✅ Built-in Stand – No need for an extra tripod for quick setups. ✅ Comfortable Grip – Feels secure and easy to hold for longer shoots. ✅ Excellent Quality – Crisp, vibrant videos and clear photos that look professional. Cons: ❌ No Zoom – Fixed lens means you have to move physically closer or farther from your subject. ❌ No Flash – Not ideal for low-light photography without extra lighting. Overall: If you want a portable, easy-to-use camera with great image quality, the Canon V10 is a fantastic choice, especially for vloggers or content creators who mostly shoot in good lighting. Just keep in mind you’ll need extra lighting for darker environments and can’t zoom in on subjects.

I’ve been wanting a digital camera for a while now to take photos, vlog, and share my crafts. I did not want a traditional camera but I went in the store just to be sure and was still convinced that I wanted the V10. It’s so compact and it’s able to take great pictures and videos without taking up too much space in my bag and there wasn’t much of a learning curve. I just use the settings and I can plug it into my computer to transfer files. It may not be as high tech for some needs, but it’s perfect for me.

I love this camera so much! I would give 5 stars if it had flash! That’s truly all that this camera is missing. My photos and videos are crisp and beautiful

So right out of the box I like the size of this camera. I took it to the zoo and while you are recording your self people don’t pay action to you! They think you are holding a cell phone. That’s great! The image quality is great. The battery life is around an hour. I record mostly for YouTube so I’m recording in 1080p. It’s nice to finally have a camera that can easily fit in your pocket, have good audio, and a good image for content creation!

Great pictures, easy to carry everywhere. I love it! Totally recommend it for those who love take pictures and don’t want to miss any precious moments.

So far so good with this little gadget. I got this camera for vlogging & just overall documenting my life. Just wanted to keep some memories. I love it because it’s so small & handheld. It’s not abrasive & is hardly noticeable which is ideal for someone trying to record out in the open. It just feels natural to record with this thing. I am highly pleased by my purchase.

It’s the best thing ever I have on camera For smaller cameras

I love that it’s so I’m so happy I could take pictures

Camera photos and videos is of good quality makes skin smooth. Good results when posted on fb and instagram.

I absolutely loved this camera for the first month. I brought it everywhere. It slowly began taking over some of my tediously bulky gear. I was so happy. Fast forwrd to today. I am at a shoot, I hand the camera to the client so rhey can get POV footage and take some candids with it as it is so easy to use. The camera took some images and froze. Screen is on on but blank, none of the buttons or touch screen will respond. Called Canon, they invited me to call back Tuesday. Best Buy says on my profile I have now missed the return window. I bought it July 26 and the return window apparently ended August 10th. So now I am stuck with a state of art paperweight neither Cannon nor Best Buy will stand behind. I highly recommed rhe Canon V10 if you want to get incredibly frustrated, upset your clients, feel like you got duped. I have included an Shot of the Powershot doing what it does best, holding down paper from breezes. A rock does the same and will not cause the frustration buying a Canon V10 from Best Buy will. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND RUN!

The Canon Powershot V10 video camera impressed me with the small and portable size it has. It literally fits in the palm of my hand. It is a great camera for someone who is just beginning in this vlogging world. Fresh out of the box, you can appreciate the features it has. It’s small enough that it can be carried anywhere it is definitely smaller than my cell phone. It has a built-in stand, which is very practical when recording videos or taking photos. The camera screen can be flipped to selfie mode. It has a touchscreen making it easier to navigate through all the menu options. The Microphone is located on top of the camera, this design is way better so it doesn't interfere with any add-on devices such as an additional microphone or tripods/stand. The recording button is what I liked the most. It's located in front of the camera. Any side you decide to record you always have easy access to the recording button. The Canon Powershot uses a micro sd card. The quality of the video recording is beautiful and the way it captures the sound is also great. The connectivity between the video camera and the computer is also very smooth, there's no need to download extra software or anything like that. Once you plug it in using the USB-C it rapidly downloads all your media. The app is a must to have, there you can easy connect the camera and opens a variety of options such as doing Live streams, Remote Live View shooting and also Import your videos and photos as well as the camera user guide. The one thing I strongly believe they really messed up was leaving out the zooming in and out during a recording. There is an option to zoom but its before you start the recording. Very weird thing to do. I was very frustrated at first trying to figure this out and then turns out it’s not available. Other than that, this camera has it all to start or continue your vlogging career or just have fun with it!

I think Canon got the concept right, but it has a few quirks that need to be fixed. And what I think is a simple design flaw that should have been fixed before it went into production. I think the little camera hits the mark for its target audience, and there’s a lot to like about it. Especially in the video department. Stills are more of an afterthought. Notes: You will need a fast micro SD for 4K. Also, Depending on your computer, I have reviewed a couple of laptop computers that had slow SD card readers that would make the 4K 60 FPS from my drone stop and stutter when playing video directly from the card. Even in 4K 30 FPS. If you have issues like that, copy the video to your PC’s HD or SSD and you shouldn’t have those problems anymore. It’s not weather sealed like a typical action cam. I’m not going to list all the specifications. That’s covered above and you can go to Canon’s site for more detailed information. I’m focussing on use. What’s Good about it: Small and compact. USB C for charging and data transfer. Sharp fast lens with a maximum 2.8 aperture, 1 inch image sensor, flip up 2 inch touch screen, micro HDMI out, external mic in, fast start up, solid build, excellent color, lots of video options and settings, including full manual for video, but still simple to use. Excellent sound quality with manual level control too. Built in fold away foot for a stand. Pairs very easily with the Canon Connect app to a phone, tablet or PC. I tested it with Android, iOS and Windows. Wireless control of the camera with bluetooth and live streaming with WiFi. Can transfer media via WiFi. You can even use it with a camera gimbal. (see photos) Possibly with a smartphone gimbal with some modification to the mount. That would make for a lightweight rig. A built in 3 stop ND (neutral density) filter is a very nice touch and a useful option for use outdoors in bright sunlight. Comes with a wrist strap and charging / data transfer USB C cable. Using a tablet or phone to operate remotely is very nice, but some things, like moving the focus area square, can be sluggish and hit and miss. What’s Not: It’s difficult to insert and remove the micro SD card unless you have long enough fingernails, Bad design there. Focus hunting incertain types of setups and lighting conditions. No 4K at 60 FPS. It can overheat and stop recording in 4K mode. It did with me once. Apx 1 hour battery life. What I think should have been included: A case and some type of lens cap. Maybe a fast charger too. What would make it better: Longer battery life and the ability to use multiple batteries like my Canon EOS cameras. 4K at 60 FPS, more exposure control over still image photography and a RAW option would be fantastic. I think this could be done with a firmware upgrade. If Canon decides to make other versions of this concept, I think if they address what I have listed above, plus add optical IS and a version with at least 3X optical power zoom, they would have the perfect camera of this type. As a part time photographer of over 35 years, I do understand that adding 3X Zoom will make the camera thicker. Can’t get around physics. Maybe Canon can use a DO lens. Diffractive Optics to minimize it. So, why would a vlogger want this as opposed to using their smartphone? I think because it’s a dedicated device. You don’t have to worry about any interruptions coming from your phone in the form of a call or notifications. Yes, I know you can turn them off or pause them, but with this you don’t need to, so to speak. Just turn your phone down or put it in another room. Also, it powers up in about a second and it’s ready to go. That’s quicker than most apps come up. You get a larger sensor and fast lens that makes this camera shine in low light. You get 2 large mics at the top. Larger than a phone’s mics and much more sensitive and better frequency response. Nowhere could I find any specs on the type mics, but I think they are condenser mics. It also has 3 noise cancellation mics and a speaker for playback audio. It has an option, I don’t think any phone has, external mic / line input. That means I can run from the mixer board right into it when doing music videos. You have a choice of auto or manual volume input level too. And if that’s not enough, it has a wind filter with the option of external wind screens. However, the external wind screens block the flip up screen about halfway. Audio specs are standard for video at 48 khz sample rate at 16 bits. No other information available for mic pick up pattern or sensitivity. Build quality feels good. It’s plastic from what I can tell, but feels a bit like Canon’s cameras that have a magnesium alloy body. The 2 inch touch screen is pretty bright, and has wide viewing angles. You can vary the angle from flat on the back to facing the front. Resolution is 480k dots. Using the app on my 9th gen iPad worked well. However, there were times the camera would keep losing it’s WiFi connection and I think Bluetooth connection. I would have to reconnect them repeatedly. Other times it didn’t. And in the same location, which makes me doubt it was interference. Twice the app froze and had to be closed and relaunched. When it was working, I performed well and was easy to use. Transfer of photos and videos via WiFi was fast. There are also options for transferring stills that you want to pay attention to. That is that full photo resolution isn’t the default setting. I think the video quality is first rate. Certainly up there with my full frame and crop sensor Canon cameras with good lighting. The color is pretty much spot on. You can shoot video in 4K 29.97 and 23.98 FPS and FHD at 59.94, 29.97 and 23.98 FPS. All modes have a data compression option of normal and lite IPB. The latter consumes about half the data as the former. It’s got plenty of effects filters that are popular built in as well as video color effect options. Video stabilization is electronic as opposed to optical with a moving / floating element in the lens assembly. There’s normal and enhanced versions. However, they can’t be used when using the skin smoothing option or the level option. Still photo mode is the same as the AUTO+ mode on a Canon camera. The camera controls almost everything exposure wise. You can set image size pixel wise, aspect ratio, and exposure compensation. The stills look really good and I hope Canon adds the usual P (Program), Tv (shutter priority), Av (Aperture Priority) and M controls or at least M (manual). That would be nice and shooting in RAW would be fantastic! That would make this camera 6 stars!! The V-10 also shines in the audio department. I was really impressed with how well everything sounded. I played music into it via its built in mics from my high end audio gear, as well as playing acoustic guitar. Very clean and clear. Took it to my cover band’s rehearsal one night and it performed very well there too. Whether auto level or manual. Provided that when using manual it was kept low enough so that a random loud lick didn’t clip. For most cases, Auto will be all you need to use. From what it looks like, the camera rates a solid 4 stars and that’s what I gave it. If it hadn’t over heated on me, the micro SD was easier to insert and remove and the focus didn’t hunt so much at times, it would have got 5 stars. I think Canon can fix all but the micro SD with a firmware update. That alone would be enough for me to give it 5 stars.

The PowerShot V10 is a surprisingly useful device although Canon is going to have a difficult time convincing Vloggers to put down their smartphones. The PowerShot series has come a LONG way since it was released in 1996. And just as Digital Cameras decimated the film camera market, Cell Phones have made stand alone digital cameras nearly obsolete. The PowerShot V10 feels a bit like a last ditch effort for digital cameras to remain relevant - but the camera is more than nostalgic fun, it is actually quite good. The camera is geared towards vlogging and is appropriately portable while also being feature rich. The flip up screen is rather small, but is surprisingly useful - especially as it boasts touchscreen functionality which genuinely aids in quick intuitive navigation of features, settings, filter options, etc. Unfortunately the screen always faces outward and without any included case or storage bag - it is prone to scratches and scuffs when placed in a pocket or purse. The build in kickstand is actually great and allows the camera to sit in a variety of useful positions. Unlike a smartphone, the V10 can prop itself up or can be easily attached to any ring light, tripod, or camera mount. The kickstand is plastic, but is strong, rugged, and folds away protecting it from damage. What I like about the camera: + Simple and easy to use + 4K video at 30 frames per second looks great! + Films appropriately in landscape (as all video should be!) + Object tracking is simple to use and is quite good! + Digital Image Stabilization is decent + Automatic Modes work well (You don't need to be a settings guru) + Internal Mics work very well + Inputs are useful: Micro HDMI, USB-C, and MIC port + Can be used as a webcam via the USB-C port + Portable with good (rechargeable) battery life + Touchscreen makes menu navigation simple + Feels well made and much more durable than a Smartphone + Syncs / Pairs with smartphones in a way that is truly useful and convenient What I don't like: - No flash (or integrated lighting) - Seems to get hot and nearly overheat when filming - No lens cap or lens cover. Lens is exposed to dirt and scratching. - Absolutely NO internal memory - Screen cannot pivot (or flip around so that it can close inward - to protect the screen) - Filters are lame I remain unsure if younger generations will recognize the value of the V10, but I pray that the PowerShot can covertly sabotage the absurd trend of filming everything in the upright portrait position. VIDEO SHOULD BE FILMED IN LANDSCAPE! The PowerShot V10 is a bit pricey when you consider that every single user already has a cell phone with many of the same features. But, there are already rumors of a PowerShot V100 also geared towards content creators - so hopefully the PowerShot line will continue to be successful in the years to come.

Brought for girlfriends b-day and she loves it !!!

I've had the chance to put the Canon PowerShot V10 through its paces for about a week now, and I'm genuinely impressed. Let's start with the size - it's small and sleek, fitting right in the palm of my hand. Ok, the entire palm of my hand. The flip-out screen is pretty innovative, allowing for flexible shooting angles and even doubling as a desktop camera with its handy kickstand. When it comes to resolution, this camera offers plenty of options. You've got everything from FHD 1080p to crisp 4K, giving you the ability to capture some impressive visuals. One standout feature is the 'Smooth Skin' mode. It's a real confidence booster, especially for folks like me with some natural face blemishes. And trust me, it doesn't overdo the noise reduction, set it to '2' for that sweet spot. Now, let's address the elephant in the room - overheating. Shooting in 4K can make the camera run hot after around only 5 1/2 minutes, which is a bit disappointing. However, if you switch to 1080p at 24FPS, you can keep recording for a solid 40 minutes. Just a heads up, you'll need to grab a separate micro SD card, but that's pretty standard these days. For the types of content this is geared towards, 512GB is more than appropriate. Now, the big question: Why choose this Canon over your smartphones pro-camera? Well, it's all about those extra settings in the menu. If you've got even a base understanding of ISO, exposure, and lighting, this camera has got you covered. But here's the beauty - it's also beginner-friendly with its size and kickstand. It's like a versatile toy for tech enthusiasts and casual users alike. All it needs is an assortment of colorway options. The camera's face and object tracking choices are incredibly nifty. You just select your target on the touchscreen viewfinder, and it does the tracking magic for you. No hassle, just great shots. And the touchscreen itself? It's a breeze to navigate through settings and options. Now, here's a cool extra - the Camera Connect app that comes with it. It opens up a ton of possibilities, from remote filming to live streaming on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. If you're into content creation, this camera has your back. And if you're filming from home, it's an gamer-changing ability. What's even more impressive is the ease of transferring your videos directly to your desktop. I used the USB-C cable and the Clipchamp app on Windows, and it was a breeze. The files came over as MP4 and were surprisingly efficient in terms of storage. 5 minutes of 4K30 footage took up less than a gig. All in all, the PowerShot V10 is a compact, versatile, and impressive piece of tech. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just someone looking to test the waters of content creation, it's got you covered. 3.75/5

One of the top benefits of this vlogging camera is that it is utterly intuitive to use. I am an experienced tech reviewer but a novice photographer/videographer, and this camera is built for someone just like me in mind who wants to capture some good video footage or pictures but doesn’t want to have to mess with 15 different settings on the camera to do it. Some examples of it being intuitive are as follows: You want a vertical format video for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts feeds? Just tilt the camera to the side and you will get vertical footage, no editing in post needed! Want to record your video? The big, red-rimmed button on the front of the camera is what you press! Want to flip the screen around mid-recording from front to back? Just flip it and it automatically switches with no extra work on your end! Want to shorten up a clip you just filmed for easy upload to social media? You can do it right inside the camera itself! Want to mess with a setting on the screen? It is a touch screen display so go for it! Now for some more details on the experience with opening and using this camera. Unboxing this camera is a dream in 2023 for those concerned with landfills and oceans that have piled up with plastic and packaging waste. I was astonished when opening the box that there was not any plastic as part of the packaging at all! Even the lanyard and USB-C charging cord were stored in little paper envelopes like what you might get some seeds in at a farmer’s market! Impressive! The manual that is included with this camera is not the advanced manual, that can be found on Canon’s support page for the PowerShot V10. This camera delivers exactly what it promises for someone like me. I am not big on using my personal cell phone for content creation since it just fills up its internal storage and I am too cheap to pay for iCloud. What is nice about this camera though, is it has the advantage like other reviewers have pointed out of having the outline and appearance of cellphone from a distance, so you are far less likely to stand out when filming in environments with onlookers who might be irritated by or excessively interested in a large, pro-grade style camera. Even if it doesn’t have the appearance of a “normal” camera, it does have some features of those that you will value. The threaded tripod mounting point at the bottom is great for someone interested in putting this on a tripod or mounting other accessories to it like grips such as the Tripod Grip HG-100TBR from Canon. The built-in stand is great for standing the camera up on flat surfaces like desks or counters for filming! One thing that concerned me when I first saw its design is that it could run the risk of pinching the screen of the camera such it is designed to fold away behind it, but luckily the stand will only touch the outside frame of the camera screen if it accidently gets closed on it! The 4K 30FPS footage this camera captures is excellent. Every time the camera turns on at this resolution setting, though, it warns you that the camera may overheat and shutoff on this setting. I have not had any issues with this personally. It is very easy to switch between different resolutions and FPS settings on the fly in between shots without having to dig to deeply into the settings. The camera struggles to auto focus and adjustment sometimes in darker environments, but the clear, wide-angle lens is so good at gathering in details and is everything I would have hoped for in a little vlogging camera. Image stabilization is great and when turned on in the settings it definitely smooths out the bounciness of my gait as I am walking around and recording. As they show off in the marketing of this device, the camera does not require your arm be extended all the way out to get a good image of you talking in frame with some scenery or review objects in the background. I was amazed when, at full arm extension, this wide-angle lens was able to shoot my entire living room behind me with no problem! The internal microphone also does an admirable job of picking up my voice while I am recording but excluding ambient droning noises like the wind or my fan. One of the unexpected benefits of this camera is its ability to be interpreted as a plug and play webcam through USB connection for both my Windows desktop PC AND my 2021 MacBook Pro 14 running MacOS! By going into the settings of the camera and changing the “USB Connection App” from photo import mode to video calls/streaming mode, I was able to plug it directly into my computers without any driver installs or anything and it was instantly recognized as an external camera! I was able to use it with Zoom and the video quality far exceeds the built in 1080p Facetime camera of my 2021 MBP 14. On my gaming/streaming Windows PC rig, I was able to get a really cool view of my desktop keyboard and mouse movement while streaming on OBS as a secondary camera (as in my pictures). So, this V10 camera certainly has that flexibility and utility to operate in that capacity! It is also set up to be able to easily live stream via app connection on your phone on the Canon CameraConnect app. I was able to get it set up for YouTube no problem. A gripe with the camera though is that for whatever reason, when I have this hooked up as a streaming camera source to my computers, the camera does not seem able to charge in this format and input the image to your device. I will keep playing with this and come back and edit my review if I find a solution, but that means you are limited to using this for webcasting or as a webcam source for only the hour this camera’s internal battery can provide. Here are a couple things I wish that Canon would have done with this camera. With this selection specifically on Best Buy, I noticed what I received did not have many of the advertised accessories as shown on the Canon PowerShot V10 website (UK at least), like a carrying pouch, Lens cover etc. I feel that this was a bit of a cheap out and I would have liked to have had these accessories. Another thing that I noticed is that the USB-C cord included with this camera is only a USB 2.0 transfer speed capable cord when trying to pull files directly to your computer off the camera, yet on their website they offer a USB 3.1 cable! I think this is another cheap out. Another idea more than a cheap out is that it would have been nice if, for a relatively entry-level vlogging camera like this, Canon would have included a micro-SD card to get started with, even an inexpensive small 64GB V30 U2 MicroSD card, just so users could get started with it right out of the box! This is particularly true given that even firmware updates are unable to be performed on this camera until you have a microSD card available for downloading firmware updates. This probably isn’t a big deal for experienced photographers and vloggers who already have an army of SD cards, but I don’t think this camera is necessarily targeted at that population but rather beginners like me who are just realizing the benefits of filming with a separate, dedicated device rather than their phone. Here is a short video I made for YouTube with the V10. You can see that it has a little difficulty getting certain objects in focus, but the internal mics sound decent! https://youtube.com/shorts/qSKoGM-IhVA?si=uYKZ8el-ryLeHGjv A couple other disappointments I have with the camera are as follow. For one, it has a maximum movie recording time of 1 hour––for no reason at all that I can ascertain, just arbitrarily. This is a bummer to me, because I really would have liked to have used this camera to test things like battery life on laptops I review and have the recording go continuously (with the camera hooked up to power, of course). I tested it just to be certain, and sure enough, the camera just stopped recording at 1 hour even though it was hooked up via USB-C to power and I had plenty of room on my 256GB SD card for the recording. Definitely a bummer and something I wish they would change on a firmware update or future models. A caveat to this is that I do understand that this camera is geared for short form vlogging style content creation so they probably did not consider longer length recordings necessary. Another bummer is that this does not have a swappable battery. This camera has about 55 minutes of recording on a single charge at 4K 30FPS according to my testing, so you will have to wait for it to charge back up for almost 2 hours between each of these recording stents. A swappable battery would have made this more fluid and perhaps helped with the battery degradation that plagues all lithium-ion battery devices overtime. It feels like a waste that someday, I am just going to have to throw this whole camera away when it can’t hold a charge anymore. One final little gripe is that this camera does not have a flash of any kind, so when you are taking photos you are not going to be able to get the benefit of a flash. You will have to look into higher end models for that! Altogether, I can honestly say that this camera is perfect for people who like to keep their content creation and vlogging style recordings separate from their personal phone and are just looking for a separate highly portable camera to get started with. The 4K 30FPS footage this records is great and perfect for getting some high quality TikTok or YouTube videos posted! But if you already have a phone with excellent cameras and substantial storage, you might skip this camera in lieu of a model that has better image stabilization, a swappable battery, and longer recording length per movie like the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. Thanks for reading and I hope this review has been helpful!

The Canon V10 “vlog” camera is unique and different for sure. It’s surprisingly small at only roughly around 3.5 by 2.5 by 1.5 inches – almost too small to comfortably hold, but it does have a matt black finish that gives it some grip, and comes with a wrist lanyard which I strongly suggest using to prevent dropping it. The camera has a 2 inch viewable screen that lays flat against the body, but can be flipped up to face you when doing selfie-style video or photos. The 35mm equivalent lens is fixed, so no optical zoom is available, though you can do a little digital zooming if need be. There is no lens cap included (!!!). The internal battery cannot be removed or replaced, and allows for one hour of recording, give or take, depending on your settings, and the camera is charged via USB-C (cable included). Very small button controls are on the back that allow all basic functions and access to a multi-page menu system that allows a larger variety of settings adjustments. The controls are tiny though, but the screen is a touch screen which helps. In terms of features, the V10 is decent. The 1 inch CMOS sensor takes adequate video and stills. You can record from 1080p (with 1080p being the default in my menu), but you can bump this up to 4K 30 frames per second, although this WILL overheat the camera after roughly 20 minutes. You have control over white balance and colors, with a built-in ND filter, and the two stereo microphones on top record above average sound, with a third smaller mic used to help cancel unwanted background noise. As a matter of fact, there’s a ton of various settings in the menu for iso speeds, white balance, color balance, etc., but I’m not quite sure the average user of this type of device would even use many of these settings, preferring mostly “auto” for ease of use. There is no optical image stabilization, but you can use a so-so digital version, or an “enhanced” digital version that works better, though it will crop your video closer in a bit. Video is wide and overall clear as are the optional 15 megapixel stills you can take, though in my opinion, most smart phones take sharper and more detailed stills, at least. The V10 will follow your face while recording video, or by touching the screen, you can lock focus on another item and it will follow it until you change it (with mixed accuracy results). Recorded sound is also pretty good. There is no internal memory, at all. You need to provide your own high speed Micro-SD card for recording videos. You can go the old school route and remove the card and use a card reader to transfer video to a laptop, or by using the “Canon Camera Connect” app, the V10 will use either Bluetooth and/or WiFi to transfer your videos to your phone to upload to the service of your choice that way. Works mostly well – a little fiddly, and a couple of times the app has crashed, but overall it’s a quick way to get videos into your phone. There’s a small built-in stand you can flip down from the camera body so you can sit the V10 on a stable surface and tilt around up to 30 degrees, but a tripod mount on the bottom also allows you to use regular tripods. The stand can also be used if needed as a handle for the camera should you wish to record vertical videos instead of horizontal. Overall I think the V10 is an interesting camera for what it does, but I think it’s perhaps a little out of time. Had something like this hit the market a few years ago, I think it would be a large hit, but today it’s a bit too little, too late, as most people can and do use their smart phones to do almost everything this camera can do, and their phones are always with them. The fact that no lens cap is included to protect the easily smudged lens is small, but inexcusable. The low amount of recording time per charge may be an issue for some, and no internal memory is in my opinion, a bad omission. Overheating issues so quickly when doing 4K video is another turn-off. There’s a niche market for the V10 and I’m sure some will love the novelty of it, but after having used it I’m afraid I’m in the camp that prefers to use their smart phones for vlogging, photos, and video, over this device in today’s market.

Canon has a unique design on their V10 vlogging camera. The V10 is sized to hold in the had comfortably and still be able to put it in your front or back pocket. The weight of the V10 isn't bad. I was able to hold it out while vlogging during 5+ minute clips without getting tired of holding it. It features a 1/4" mount point on the button to support mini tripods if you prefer to mount it on one and use that to hold the camera out. It has a built-in stand so you can quickly set it down on something without having to mount a tripod on it. The V10 comes with a flip screen so you can see the screen when facing the rear of the camera and flip it up to see the screen when you are facing the front of the camera. I'm familiar with screens that flip out to the side and can tilt up/down, but it only took a few times of using the V10 to adjust to it being at the top of the camera when facing the front. The screen's hinge seems solid enough so there should be no worry of longevity of it. It also has a built-in stand, but it can be a little inconvenient to flip the screen up in order to extend the stand as part of the stand, when closed, sits behind the flip screen. You just have to flip up the screen part of the way in order to extend out the built-in stand. It being this way helps to get the stand locked into the retracted position and reduces the chances of the stand being accidentally extended by the user when vlogging. The screen is also a touch screen, so you can access a few settings from the screen even when you have the screen flipped up while facing the camera lens. It comes with a USB-C to USB-C data/charge cable. Charging time to fully charge the built-in battery wasn't too bad. The battery life is ok, but people may run into the issue of needing to charge where as with a removable battery, you would just swap out batteries. You don't have that option with the built-in battery. The buttons are easy to get to and see. There is a large record button on the front and it is recessed which helps to prevent accidentally pressing it. The rest of the buttons are on the back of the camera. It was easy to navigate the menu system using the buttons on the back. The rear buttons are also recessed a little and in my use of the camera, I didn't inadvertently press any buttons, so that was a good choice by Canon. The V10 supports micro-SD cards. The card slot is on the bottom of the camera and it has a card slot cover. I wasn't able to get the card slot cover open when I had a mini tripod mounted to the 1/4" mount point on the bottom of the camera, but I didn't have any problems with the card slot cover or the micro-SD cards going in or removing them from the slot when I didn't have my mini tripod mounted to the camera. The card slot should have been placed on the side of the camera in order to avoid have to remove mini tripods to access it. On the side of the camera body, you have a micro HDMI port and 3.5mm mic input port on one side and the USB-C data/charge port on the other. The camera features a 6.6mm F/2.8 lens. The focal length is great for vlogging and there isn't a problem with getting yourself in the frame while also being able to get some of your background in the frame. In lower light, such as evening light, you do get focus on the subject with the background being out of focus. There will be some graininess to video in some low light situations, but it wasn't terrible. The V10 also has stabilization which can be turned on/off. There is a small crop when stabilization is enabled. It does a good job of keep a person in focus with face tracking and even pics up a face when the face goes out of frame an then comes back into frame. It quickly focus back on the subject in situations like that. Auto focus is really good and I didn't have any problems with it. It uses Canon's color science. Some will like it due to a little saturation added to video and photos which result in vibrant colors. Reds, blues, greens, etc., really sand out in the photos as well as video. I would have liked to see a 4K 60p option for resolution and framerate, but you are limited to a maximum of 30 fps in 4K, but you can get 60fps in FHD. I was also limited to 1080 30p when live streaming with the V10. It would be good to see Canon enable 4K30p for streaming at some point. I did notice an unusual short duration cutting out of video (not audio) when moving the camera around while live streaming. While the camera was still, the video didn't cut out, but the moment I moved the camera it would happen. I have a 1Gbs up/down internet connection and verified that my connection wasn't the problem. There could be a few things that could cause that, but I can only say that the problem wasn't my internet connection. Photos from this camera are really good for a camera at this price point. I like how sharp it is and how colors stand out. If you are familiar with other Canon cameras, then you know what I mean if I say the colors pop. The V10 is more than capable as a stills camera. Canon's companion app, Camera Connect, is a great app. I like what canon has done with it. You get many options to set from the app while connected to the camera. You also have live view shooting, image preview, remote control, etc. Canon did a wonderful job with the features of the app and it is definitely a plus for the camera. The V10 has good built-in mics. I found that that the built-in mics were good enough to pick up my voice without a problem. Whether I was facing the back of the camera or front, my voice was clear. You also have the option for an external mic such as a lav mic thanks to the built-in 3.5mm mic port on the side of the camera. Overall I like the camera, but it would be nice to see a few changes by Canon in the future. I would be great to have 4K60p as an option and the battery should be removable so you can quickly swap out when you need to. Canon should also consider changing the location of the micro-SD card slot. Photos from the camera are excellent, 4K30p video is good, and audio quality is good. I like the form factor of the V10 and the Camera Connect app. Canon has a lot of camera in a reasonably small form factor that is great for vlogging. If you are looking into getting a camera for vlogging or something to use for general photos or product photos, then add the V10 to your list for consideration.

My favorite features of the Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging & Still camera are the physical ones. This camera is lightweight, easy to hold and even comes with a built-in kickstand which I appreciate. However, the technical features leave a lot to be desired. The PowerShot V10 has a ton of potential, but falls short where critical features are needed for vlogging, especially while on-the-go. My main concern was the auto-focus which at times proved to be slow and unreliable. If you’re unfamiliar with camera specs, the camera is easy to overheat when recording in IPB Standard recording sizes, but this can be avoided by recording in IPB Light. PROS The PowerShot V10 has the ability to produce high quality videos and has such an ideal camera body for vlogging because you can comfortably hold the camera in a vertical position white capturing horizontal footage. The 19mm lens (35mm equivalent) allows the user to fit nicely in the frame with enough space for others to join in as well. The front record button is a good size and easy to access when you’re holding the camera in selfie mode. The camera folds down to be compact so it fits easily in my pocket or handbag. The super convenient kickstand allows you to place the camera down while tilting forward or back. CONS I was disappointed by the slow auto-focus. Part of my content creation is theme park vlogging which requires a lot of movement and walking around. While the camera does offer image stabilization, unfortunately the focus on the PowerShot V10 is too unpredictable to document my theme park experiences. I need something faster and more reliable in high-paced vlogging scenarios. I try my best to look into the lens instead of at the monitor so while testing I didn’t always catch when the footage was blurry in both walking and still scenarios. I highly suggest keeping a close eye on the focus area (the rectangle showing where it’s focusing). I have to manually select the focus point throughout the recording process to be extra sure everything is in focus at all times. This isn’t easy to do while walking and nearly impossible to do one-handed. The other issue I encountered was overheating caused by using the IPB Standard quality recording sizes at 4K 30fps and FHD 60fps. Upon powering up, there’s a warning that the internal temperature may rise due to movie rec. size as well as Skin Smoothing mode. Definitely heed this warning because I experienced the camera getting warm quickly, and even powered off due to overheating early on in the testing process. I was advised to use the Light recording qualities which use a lower bit rate. Using IPB Light creates smaller file sizes and doesn't seem to impact visual quality. For context, a 1m20s clip at 4K 30fps Standard was 1.2GB whereas a 1m30s clip at 4K 30fps Light was 450MB. A smaller file size is more convenient for content creation and I didn’t really see a loss in visual quality so in this case, IPB Light is more beneficial. I’m glad I found a work-around to overheating, but I was left wondering why the higher quality features are even an option if I can’t use them without negatively impacting the camera’s working conditions. A full charge can last 1 to 2 days but it really depends on how much you’re using it. On the first day I used it on a full charge, I was filming at Standard 4K and FHD as well as playing around on the menu. This day resulted in a total of 24 minutes of recorded footage. The next two days I was able to use the camera for recording every now and then before I had to recharge. There’s only an internal battery so once the charge gets low, there’s no battery swapping option. I was unable to use a Wi-Fi connection for a live feed on the Canon’s Camera Connect app, but upon further research, it seems that it’s an OS issue (I’m using Android on the Google Pixel 8) rather than a Canon issue. OVERALL It’s definitely a vlogging-only camera. I think it can work for people who are willing to always be close enough to baby-sit the focus point. The PowerShot V10 can be a fun little camera to take to a family meal and for quick vlogs at home. However, I got this camera with high-paced vlogging and podcasting (tripod mounted, long-form video) in mind. I don’t see the point of mounting it anywhere further than arm's reach if I can’t trust the camera to focus on me without also having to constantly be wary of the focus point. While I honestly love the physicality of this camera, I don’t see myself using this for my business as planned. I’m bummed it doesn’t live up to its fullest potential. Here’s hoping there’s a firmware update in the future that can at least fix the spotty auto-focus which would drastically change my opinion on this camera.

If you're a content creator, this camera will make your life a lot easier and more comfortable, especially for your arms! Before we get to that though let's start with the quality of the video and how well this camera works, since nothing else matters if the video quality isn't there. I'll just say right off the bat, it's great! The video is clear, sharp, has great colors and is better than needed in most cases. I've made content in both full HD and 4K and couldn't be happier with how my videos have been turning out. Most importantly though, is the quality as you're moving around. Most likely, as a content creator such as myself, you take a lot of video 'selfie' style, usually outdoors or at an event. Not being stationary at a desk means video can be shaky, but so far the stabilization built into this camera has done an outstanding job at keeping things smooth so you don't give your viewers motion sickness. Additionally, the audio comes through great without any interference. Other cameras I have can sometimes pick up a lot of static noises just from my hands holding the camera, that just hasn't been an issue at all with this Canon. Which leads me to the beginning. This camera is light weight and so easy to hold. There's no need for bulky, and heavy, gimbals or attachments needed. Not only does that make it less tiring to hold continuously, it makes it so much easier to pack or just throw in your pocket out of the way when out places. The best part though is this camera gets the perfect angle with your arm at a very comfortable distance. There's no need to over extend your arm to get that perfect 'selfie' shot. The more I use it, the more I wish I had it a long time ago and can't imaging how much better some of my videos might have been with it. The added comfort and easiness just means that your arm isn't getting fatigued, letting you go for longer. Then there's the decent sized screen, another great feature I love. With the screen being able to flip to either side, you get the same size and quality video to see what you're filming, and it works mid-filming. It really couldn't be any easier to go from recording yourself to just turning the camera around and putting the spotlight on other content while maintaining full view and control of what's being filmed. I haven't even mentioned the big stop/start button that makes that easy too. For the times you are stationary though, it has a nifty stand built right in that again, makes it easy to set down on a table while also allowing you to adjust the angle. Plus, if you're someone with all kinds of other camera equipment and tripods, it still has the old tried and true mounting point for those too. It's not all praise with this camera though. One of the features I was really looking forward to trying out is the live streaming feature. So I decided to do an impromptu YouTube live stream from my home office. I wanted to try it out at home first because I didn't want poor internet connection to be an issue, and I have the best connection available setup there. So I started up the phone app, which is required to go live, and started the process to go live. This part wasn't too difficult, YouTube was one of the options and after logging in and giving permissions, I was able to setup the basics of the stream before going live. I did run into one small hiccup during this process, for whatever reason, the camera will not let you start streaming if you don't have a memory card installed, but then as soon as you start streaming the camera tells you the stream can't be recorded to the card. It's not really a big issue since you're probably going to have a card handy anyway if you have this camera, but it's an odd thing to require something that isn't even being used. With everything setup, I went live. Of course I pulled up my live stream on a separate computer, not only to see the stream for myself, but to also be able to see the chat happening during the stream. I have to say I was honestly disappointed in this feature. The live stream was choppy and just not great quality, plus I timed almost a 30 second delay between real-time and when it came across the other side of YouTube. Not only was this in my home office with excellent connection, but I also had the video quality set to a lower setting. I've honestly gotten better stream quality just streaming from my phone while on the road driving. So since you need your phone anyway to stream from this Canon, you may as well just skip the camera altogether and stream directly from your phone. Not only will the stream quality be better but at least you'll be able to pull up the stream chat without needing a separate computer. Even after YouTube processed the replay I had one viewer watch it and comment (this is a direct quote), "So far halfway through the video and a lot of it has been choppy and the sound broken unreadable". While it's a shame the live streaming feature didn't really work out well for me, everything up to that has been nothing but praise. But since that's one of the touted features, I have to deduct a star for it, although really I'd only take it down to 4.5 out of 5 if half stars were an option. All that said, as a content creator, I would still recommend this camera as it makes a great addition to the arsenal of action cams and other equipment to get all the professional looking shots and angles for all the content that we create.