The All-New Category of Vlogging Camera is Here

Canon has finally introduced a better alternative to vlogging cameras, which is smaller, lighter, and cheaper—the Canon PowerShot V10.

I remember when I was on the way to the Kedarnath trek. I was excited to record all the adventurous moments, so I carried a Sony Alpha A7S. It was installed on a gorilla pod with an omnidirectional lens, but unfortunately, I shot only a few clips. The total weight of my set-up was around 1,100 grams, plus it was challenging to hold the camera straight, navigate through the menu, and change settings on the mountain.

Top vloggers prefer mirrorless cameras because they are lightweight, but can this small vlogging camera replace traditional mainstream cameras? Let’s find out. 

Design and Convenience: 

The brand has designed this camera very smartly; you can flip the screen to record yourself, you can access the menu easily, and just because it is a lightweight camera, you can easily carry the gadget in your pocket. The total weight of the camera is around 209 grams, and the HWD is 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.4 (in inches), which is extremely compact as compared to the mirrorless cameras and DSLRs.

Camera Quality:

I would say you have to compromise here; the Canon V10 has an area of improvement on the camera front. It’s not like the camera quality is the worst, but the truth is that it can’t match the quality of a proper camera, but it should do the job for a regular vlogger. That said, you can go up to 4k/30fps, which can be a major drawback for the device. 

Battery backup can also be a major issue. You can record for 50 minutes (approx) continuously on a full charge. The Canon V10 PowerShot comes with a Type-C adapter for battery replenishment.

The Canon V10 has a manual mode, and it works amazingly. Moreover, this vlogging device can give you 20MP output, as far as clicking photos are concerned.

During my test, I was glad that I could select stabilization mode (on and off). There is no point in talking about “off stabilization,” but I was disappointed. Even when I was recording footage with enabled stabilization, the footage was shaky and showed some jerks. In that regard, the Hero GoPro 11, however, has smoother movements, and so does the vlogging-centric, DJI OSMO Pocket 2. 

Verdict:

In my opinion, I think the Canon V10 vlogging camera could have offered better user experience and features. If you plan to start vlogging or want to upgrade a vlogging device, the Sony Z-series or the second-generation DJI Osmo Pocket 2 would be a better option.