Canon PowerShot V1
Canon · Compact · 22.3 MP · 1.4"
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What We Like
+Large 1.4-type 22.3MP sensor with excellent low-light performance and dynamic range
+Outstanding autofocus system with eye and face detection for both people and animals
+Built-in cooling fan enables unlimited 4K60 recording without thermal limits
+Ultra-wide 16-50mm equivalent lens ideal for vlogging without changing lenses
+Effective 5-stop optical stabilization with subject tracking for smooth handheld footage
+Fully articulating touchscreen for comfortable vlogging from any angle
Worth Knowing
−Not weather-sealed, limiting use in wet conditions
−No electronic viewfinder, relying solely on LCD display
−Vlogging-optimized design limits manual control options for enthusiast photographers
−Significant vignetting and light fall-off at maximum aperture requiring correction in post-production
General | |
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About This CameraThe Canon PowerShot V1 is a video-first compact camera built around a large 1.4-type 22.3MP sensor and ultra-wide 16-50mm equivalent lens, delivering impressive 4K60 video with a built-in cooling fan and excellent autofocus performance. While its large sensor, effective stabilization, and articulating touchscreen make it an outstanding choice for content creators and vloggers, its lack of weather sealing, absence of an EVF, and vlogging-optimized interface limit its appeal to enthusiast photographers. | |
| Brand | Canon |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. | Mar 2025 |
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. | 2025 |
| Camera weight | 426 g |
| Camera type |  Compact |
Sensor | |
| Type | 1.4-Type CMOS |
| Megapixels (Video) | 18.7MP |
| ISO Range | 100-32000 (expandable to 51200 for stills) |
Optics | |
| Lens | 16-50mm equivalent |
| Aperture | F2.8-4.5 |
| ND Filter | Built-in 3-stop |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. | 1.4" |
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. | 22.3 MP050 |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. | None |
Video | |
| 4K30 | Full-width, oversampled |
| 4K60 | Cropped 1.4x crop factor |
| 1080p | Up to 120fps |
| Color Depth | 10-bit with Canon Log 3 support |
Autofocus | |
| Type | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Detection | People, animal (dogs/cats) eye, face, and body detection |
Image stabilization | |
| Optical | 5-stop |
| Digital | Movie Digital IS with Subject Tracking |
| Cooling | Built-in fan for extended 4K60 recording |
Display | |
| Type | Articulating touchscreen |
| Size | 3.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1,040K dot |
Build | |
| Dimensions | 118.3 x 68.0 x 52.5 mm |
| Viewfinder | None (LCD only) |
Connectivity | |
| Storage | UHS-II SD card |
| Ports | USB Type-C, micro-HDMI, audio jack |
Battery | |
| Type | LP-E17 lithium-ion |
| Still Photos | Approximately 400 shots |
| Video | Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes |
Audio | |
| Microphone | Built-in 3-microphone array with windscreen included |
| Features | External mic and headphone jack support |
Features | |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |  Yes |