EOS R8vs PowerShot V1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Vlogging & Travel — PowerShot V1 (2025): 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 R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
PowerShot V1 (2025)
- 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
Quick take: The eos r8 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot v1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | PowerShot V1 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £900 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 22.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps (electronic) |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 340g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | PowerShot V1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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