PowerShot V1vs X-S20
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Who should buy what
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
X-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | X-S20 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £849 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~750 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | 491g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | X-S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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