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Canon PowerShot V1 Black

★★★★★ 5.0 (24)

The 20.1MP 1.4-inch CMOS sensor and 4K video recording in a compact body make this a practical hybrid for content creators needing both stills and video without bulk. The bundled accessory kit, including a 64GB memory card and bag, adds immediate out-of-the-box value for those starting from scratch. This camera is best for vloggers and live streamers who prioritize a lightweight, travel-ready setup with an ultra-wide zoom lens over advanced stabilization or weather sealing.

Type compact
Sensor 20.1MP 1.4
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 191 g
Canon PowerShot V1 Black camera
40 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong display (73rd percentile) 73rd
  • Strong video (70th percentile) 70th
  • Strong connectivity (66th percentile) 66th

Cons

  • Below average build (5th percentile)
  • Below average burst (34th percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 38.3
EVF 39.9
Build 5.1
Burst 33.9
Video 69.5
Sensor 48.8
Battery 47
Display 72.5
Connectivity 66
Social Proof 61.7
Affordability 49.8
Stabilization 78.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
Size 1.4"
Megapixels 20.1 MP

Shooting

Electronic Shutter Yes

Video

Max Resolution 4K
Log Profile Yes
Codec MOV

Display & EVF

Screen Size 3.5"
Touchscreen No
Articulating Yes

Build

Weight 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
USB USB-C

vs Competition

Spec Canon PowerShot V1 Fujifilm X-H2 Nikon Z Z9 Sony Cinema Line FX30 Panasonic Lumix G G9 II OM System OM-1 Mark II
Type compact mirrorless mirrorless cinema mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 20.1MP 1.4 40.2MP aps-c 45.7MP full-frame 26MP aps-c 25.2MP micro-four-thirds 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 425 493 759 779 1053
Burst FPS - 15 30 120 75 120
Video 4K 8K @60fps 8K @120fps 4K @120fps 4K @120fps 4K @60fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) 191 579 1160 646 575 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFEVFBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofAffordabilityStabilization
Canon PowerShot V1 38.339.95.133.969.548.84772.56661.749.878.8
Fujifilm X-H2 Compare 92.396.994.582.295.498.997.887.696.194.32496
Nikon Z Z9 Compare 93.59299.495.498.770.99887.696.194.38.789.2
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare 9787.895.699.692.295.596.787.696.179.31789.2
Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare 9891.794.496.297.663.991.987.696.189.62289.2
OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.899.891.499.685.151.69687.696.189.617.699.6

Usage Scores

Overall (39.7)Video (52.2)Travel (33.3)Youtube (55.7)Beginner (54.6)Vlogging (53.2)Streaming (56.2)Photography (35.3)Wedding Events (33.6)Sports Wildlife (26.5)Product Photography (45.6)
  • Overall39.7
  • Video52.2
  • Travel33.3
  • Youtube55.7
  • Beginner54.6
  • Vlogging53.2
  • Streaming56.2
  • Photography35.3
  • Wedding Events33.6
  • Sports Wildlife26.5
  • Product Photography45.6

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

Other Configurations2

PowerShot V1BlackCA$1,300PowerShot V1Black

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