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EOS R7 vs PowerShot V1
Quick take: The EOS R7 has the highest resolution at 32MP; the PowerShot V1 is the most affordable; only the EOS R7 is weather sealed.
Where the EOS R7 wins
- Resolution: 32.5MP
- Battery Life: ~770 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.1 vs 5.7
- Travel: 6.6 vs 5.9
Where the PowerShot V1 wins
- Cheaper new: £859 vs £1,349
- Burst Rate: 20fps (electronic)
- Weight: 379g (body only)
- Vlogging & Video: 6.9 vs 6.1
16 specs side by side·15 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 R7 132 × 90 × 92 mm · 612 g
- PowerShot V1 112 × 65 × 50 mm · 426 g
The PowerShot V1 is 20 mm narrower, 25 mm shorter, 42 mm slimmer and 186 g lighter than the EOS R7.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R7 — Wildlife, Sports & Action: The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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 R7 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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 R7Canon · 2022 | PowerShot V1Canon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,349 | £859Best |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 22.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 20fps (electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA)Best | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 379g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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 R7
PowerShot V1
Portrait
8.1/10
5.7/10
Street
6.7/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.6/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
6.8/10
5.5/10
Documentary
7.7/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
8.4/10
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Landscape
6.5/10
4.6/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
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Casual
5.8/10
6.0/10
Food
7.6/10
6.2/10
Macro
8.5/10
5.3/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
3.4/10
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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