When it comes to vlogging, smartphones are mostly the go-to devices a vlogger or content creator would reach out for. However, a few companies are trying to change the status quo and we have already seen new cameras launched in the market, marketed as “cameras for vloggers.” And now, it’s Canon’s turn with its new PowerShot V10.

This is a vlogging camera that seamlessly merges the impressive capabilities of the G7X III with a host of features specifically designed for content creators of today. It comes with an ultra-wide lens, a convenient flip screen, built-in microphones that deliver excellent audio quality, and the option to let you easily connect an external microphone for even better audio.

It also has the ability to record 4K video using a larger sensor than most smartphones out there in the market and is pocket-sized. In addition, the camera cleverly incorporates a fold-out stand, eliminating the need for a tripod in most situations. You also get face-tracking autofocus and image stabilisation.

The V10 is thoughtfully designed to offer effortless one-handed operation, with a shape that ensures a secure grip. It can be comfortably used with either hand, as the prominent central record button conveniently rests under your thumb, whether you’re left- or right-handed. One of the stand-out features of the V10’s design is its compactness when folded.

It occupies minimal space in a bag and can even fit into larger pockets. When packed down with the folded stand and screen, it closely resembles the size of a traditional compact camera. Moreover, it weighs a mere 211g, making it exceptionally lightweight. While this design does involve certain trade-offs, such as a small screen and limited physical controls, these compromises may not pose a significant issue for the intended target audience.

The core of the PowerShot V10 is built around a 20MP 1-inch type sensor, which is coupled with a 19mm equivalent f/2.8 ultra-wide lens. It enables you to record videos in Full HD at a smooth frame rate of up to 60 frames per second, with sensitivity settings reaching up to ISO 6400. Additionally, the camera supports 4K video recording at a maximum of 30fps, with a maximum ISO of 3200.

For handheld shooting, the camera offers digital image stabilisation to ensure steady footage. However, it lacks lens-based optical stabilisation. The autofocus system relies solely on contrast detection, as there is no phase detection capability on board. Nonetheless, given the capabilities of the lens, this limitation may have minimal impact on overall performance.

At the top of the camera, you’ll find a pair of high-quality built-in stereo microphones, ensuring excellent audio capture. Moving to the back, there is a collection of control buttons and a convenient 2-inch touch screen that can be flipped forward to face you, allowing you to vlog.

On one side of the camera, there is a USB-C port that serves dual purposes — it allows for charging the internal battery and enables the camera to be used as a webcam. On the other side, you’ll find a 3.5mm microphone input for connecting an external microphone and a Micro HDMI output for seamless connectivity with external devices. Underneath the camera, there is a standard tripod thread, allowing you to mount the camera on a tripod, and a small compartment designed to hold MicroSD memory cards.

Canon has also enhanced the V10’s lens by adding a built-in three-stop ND (Neutral Density) filter. In the camera’s menus, you can toggle the filter to be on, off, or set to auto for both stills and video. When activated, you can audibly hear the filter click into place in the optical path. While a three-stop ND filter may not be extremely powerful, it still allows for the use of more suitable shutter speeds in brighter conditions, resulting in smoother motion in videos compared to not using a filter.

Canon has also partnered with Smallring to launch a vlogging kit for the V10. This vlogging kit includes accessories such as a mini cage that securely attaches to the V10, providing three additional quarter-inch tripod threads and replicating the existing one located at the bottom of the camera. The cage also includes two cold shoe adapters that can be screwed into the threads, allowing you to mount accessories such as microphones or wireless receivers.

In addition, Smallrig has designed a small rubber cap that can be easily slipped over the camera, serving as a lens cap. And if your filming plans involve outdoor environments and utilising the built-in microphones, wind mufflers will prove to be highly valuable accessories. Smallrig includes a pair of metal rings that can be stuck to the top of the camera, allowing the fluffy wind muffler to be magnetically attached. The attachment is secure enough to withstand strong winds while remaining easy to detach when not in use.

The V10 offers four primary modes: Auto Movie, Smooth Skin Movie, Movie IS Mode, and Manual Exposure Mode. In Auto mode, the image stabilisation feature is initially disabled, although you have the option to enable either of the two IS modes through the menus if desired. In Movie IS mode, you default to the most powerful Enhanced stabilisation option, which can also be adjusted in the menu settings.

Smooth Skin mode applies a digital smoothing effect with five adjustable levels, which the default setting falling in the middle range. The Manual mode grants you control over the shutter and aperture settings. However, to adjust each value separately, you’ll need to tap the settings icon first. That being said, I usually set the camera to a shutter speed of 1/50, an aperture of f/2.8, and leave ISO and ND at Auto, eliminating the need for frequent adjustments.

Tapping the top left icon or pressing the squiggly button allows you to switch between movie and photo modes. While the V10 is primarily designed for video, it also has the ability to capture 20-megapixel photos. Here are some of the photo samples I was able to capture using the V10:

The V10 offers UVC (USB Video Class) and UAC (USB Audio Class) support, allowing you to use it as a USB webcam. This feature enables you to use the camera for video conferencing, streaming, or online content creation. Additionally, the camera has the capability to live-stream up to 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second, providing an option for real-time broadcasting.

To streamline the process of transferring images and footage from the camera to online platforms, Canon has developed an updated smartphone app. This app simplifies the task of getting your content out of the camera and onto the internet, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow. Here’s a sample of the 4K video mode on the V10:

The PowerShot V10 is Canon’s most impressive dedicated vlogging camera. It inherits the exceptional image quality of the G7X III, but what sets it apart is the purpose-built design for video recording. I am glad they exchanged the zoom capability for a wider fixed lens, because a wide lens is ideal for handheld vlogging or product demos, providing a wider coverage. While optical image stabilisation is absent, digital stabilisation effectively minimises most shakes, albeit with a slight crop.

The inclusion of a built-in ND filter with an Auto setting ensures appropriate shutter speeds when shooting outdoors. The stereo microphones deliver excellent audio quality, and if necessary, there is a microphone input available. Moreover, the camera’s compact body fits comfortably in one hand, with the record button conveniently placed under your thumb.

One of the standout features is the built-in stand, which allows for effortless angling of the camera, enabling quick setups without the need for a tripod. Canon has genuinely considered the needs of video creators and addressed them effectively with the V10.

Using the V10 for filming was an incredibly positive experience. It is evident that this camera was specifically designed with vloggers and video creators in mind, prioritising their needs over the constraints of a hybrid camera. If your main focus is video work, the V10 should definitely be one of the options you could consider.

Price: AED 1799

The Canon PowerShot V10 is a vlog and still camera in a new highly portable form factor with components from the popular G-Series line that lets you create impressive videos on the go. With stereo sound capture, a built-in stand, and easy live streaming, this cam is ready to go when you are. Check out our 4K video test in this video:

Insta360 has announced the new ONE RS, an interchangeable lens action camera that offers creators all-in-one versatility, without compromises. Using a three-part design—one battery, one processor, and three quick-swapping lenses—ONE RS effortlessly transforms from a traditional action cam to a creative 360 cam. A new high-performance 4K Boost Lens with a 1/2″ 48MP image sensor now offers stunningly detailed wide-angle videos and photos, while a powerful Core offers better than ever in-camera stabilization, crisper audio, and more.

As a modular camera system, the new lens and Core are cross-compatible with the preceding ONE R generation as well, enabling creators to upgrade their camera at their own pace. The previously-released 5.7K 360 Lens unlocks endless creative possibilities with the Invisible Selfie Stick effect and 360 reframing. Meanwhile, the 5.3K 1-Inch Wide Angle Lens co-engineered with Leica continues to offer unparalleled image quality thanks to its 1-inch sensor. No matter which lens is installed, the action camera is tough, rugged, and waterproof to 16 feet (5m).

The new 4K Boost Lens is the go-to choice for athletes, adventurers and creators to capture vibrant and detailed action shots. With an upgraded 1/2″ 48MP image sensor, the new lens shoots sharp 4K 60fps videos and best-in-class 48MP stills. Two innovative new modes are also available on the 4K Boost Lens. The first mode is Active HDR, a game-changer for action sports. While HDR modes on other action cameras are limited to stationary use due to ghosting challenges, Active HDR is specifically designed for action. Active HDR keeps your video stabilized as you move, minimizing ghosting and revealing details in the highlights and shadows that other action cameras miss.

The second cutting-edge option is 6K Widescreen mode. Taking full advantage of the 48MP sensor, this mode outputs ultra-high-resolution 6K footage with a classic 2.35:1 ratio for a cinematic widescreen look. With its interchangeable lens design, ONE RS ensures that creators always have the best tool for the job. While the 4K Boost Lens is ideal for zeroing in on details, the 360 Lens is perfect for when you want to focus on the action, not on your camera.

Whether you’re motorcycling, skiing or just kicking back with friends, getting creative shots is effortless with the 360 Lens. All you have to do is hit record and let the camera capture everything in 5.7K 360 degrees. Later, you can choose your favorite angle (or multiple angles) and export it as a flat video that can be shared just like any other video. The 360 Lens also enables creators to capture impossible third-person views of themselves as they’re in the moment. Thanks to the camera’s dual-lens design, the selfie stick is automatically stitched out of the final footage, resulting in incredible video-game-like angles.

With the powerful new ONE RS Core, Insta360’s proprietary FlowState Stabilization is now delivered through the camera hardware for smoother-than-ever videos. With enhanced stabilization applied in camera, creators can now instantly share smooth wide-angle content to social media without having to process it in the Insta360 app. No matter how much the camera is rotated during the action, 360 horizon leveling also ensures your video always stays magically level. Toggle a switch in the Insta360 app or desktop software with footage shot on any of the three lenses and watch the footage instantly level out. 

With a rugged design and IPX8 waterproofing to 16 feet, ONE RS is built to go anywhere you go. Even at the height of the action, high-performance connectors ensure a reliable connection between the mods, while a number of hardware upgrades make operating the camera seamless.

Upgrades to the new Core include:

• An additional mic, for crisp and true-to-life audio
• 50% faster WiFi, for easy mobile file transfers
• An Instant Zoom function, for digitally zooming in up to 2.7x while recording videos
• A Quick menu, for easy access to preset shooting modes

The Mounting Bracket has also been redesigned, with a quick-release mechanism for switching lenses on the fly, a windproof mic cover, and a heat-dissipating panel to ensure the camera stays cool while recording. With the Quick Reader accessory, there’s no need to transfer files over WiFi, saving time, the camera’s battery, and mobile storage space. Simply plug it into ONE RS to save files to the SD card and then plug it into your phone to start editing. Editing epic shots is easier than ever with the Insta360 app’s powerful editing suite, packed with AI-powered features.

For 360 footage, finding the best angle is easy with Snap Wizard—simply move your phone or swipe the screen to change the angle of the camera and export your desired footage instantly. For fun effects like cloning or stop motion, Shot Lab is constantly being updated with new AI editing effects. One exciting new effect is Cinelapse, which adds cinematic transitions between clips to create a next-level hyperlapse.

For wide-angle footage, FlashCut uses AI to find the best moments in your clips and edit them together on beat to music. You can choose from several different editing themes, from action highlight reels to travel vlogs. For creators who prefer editing on desktop, the free Insta360 Studio software is also available for Mac and Windows, as well as free plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. 

ONE RS isn’t just an action camera. It also doubles as a 360-degree live streaming camera using the Insta360 app, as well as a webcam when connected to a computer. Thanks to its interchangeable lens design, ONE RS is all but future-proof, with exciting potential for future hardware upgrades and expanded functionality.

As a modular system, several purchasing options are available. The Twin Edition includes the powerful combination of the 4K Boost Lens and 360 Lens, and offers the best value at $549.99. For users looking to upgrade their wide-angle action cam setup, the 4K Edition retails for $299.99, while the 1-Inch Edition retails for $549.99. The Core, battery and Mounting Bracket are also available to purchase as a bundle. Support for the 4K Boost Lens with the ONE R Core will come in a post-launch firmware update.