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EOS R8 vs PowerShot V1
Quick take: The EOS R8 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the PowerShot V1 is the most affordable; only the EOS R8 is weather sealed.
Where the EOS R8 wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.5 vs 5.7
- Travel: 6.4 vs 5.9
- Wedding & Events: 6.4 vs 4.8
Where the PowerShot V1 wins
- Cheaper new: £859 vs £1,629
- Burst Rate: 20fps (electronic)
- Battery Life: ~270 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 379g (body only)
- Vlogging & Video: 6.9 vs 6.1
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS R8 132 × 86 × 70 mm · 461 g
- PowerShot V1 112 × 65 × 50 mm · 426 g
The PowerShot V1 is 20 mm narrower, 21 mm shorter, 20 mm slimmer and 35 g lighter than the EOS R8.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R8 — Full-Frame Entry: Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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 R8 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
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 R8Canon · 2023 | PowerShot V1Canon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,629 | £859Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 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 | No stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps (electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 461g (body only) | 379g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | No viewfinder |
| 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 |
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 R8
PowerShot V1
Portrait
7.5/10
5.7/10
Street
6.8/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
6.5/10
5.5/10
Documentary
7.1/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
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Landscape
6.2/10
4.6/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
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Casual
5.5/10
6.0/10
Food
6.9/10
6.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.3/10
Architecture
6.2/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
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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