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.
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
Who should buy what
PowerShot V1 (2025)
X-T50 (2024)
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the powershot v1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | X-T50 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | 438g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| 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, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | X-T50 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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