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EOS R50 vs PowerShot V1
Quick take: The EOS R50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS R50 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS R50 wins
- Cheaper new: £649 vs £859
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Battery Life: ~380 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 375g (body only)
- Portrait: 7.3 vs 5.7
Where the PowerShot V1 wins
- Burst Rate: 20fps (electronic)
- Documentary: 6.3 vs 5.8
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS R50 116 × 86 × 69 mm · 375 g
- PowerShot V1 112 × 65 × 50 mm · 426 g
The PowerShot V1 is 4 mm narrower, 21 mm shorter, 19 mm slimmer and 51 g heavier than the EOS R50.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R50 — Beginners & Family: Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
PowerShot V1 — Vlogging & Travel: The PowerShot V1 is Canon's best compact camera — a 1-inch stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K/60p, built-in ND, and an articulating screen in a pocketable body. It is the compact camera Canon's content-creator audience has been waiting for, and a genuine step forward over the G7X series.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
PowerShot V1 (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want Canon's best compact for vlogging and social media
- Travel photographers who want 4K and a zoom lens in one pocketable body
- Vloggers upgrading from G7X series who want better AF and video specs
- Photographers who want a capable compact backup body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R50Canon · 2023 | PowerShot V1Canon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £859 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 22.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 20fps (electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g (body only)Best | 379g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R50
PowerShot V1
Portrait
7.3/10
5.7/10
Street
7.1/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.3/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
5.2/10
5.5/10
Documentary
5.8/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
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Landscape
5.2/10
4.6/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
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Casual
7.5/10
6.0/10
Food
7.1/10
6.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.3/10
Architecture
5.9/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
3.4/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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