PowerShot V1vs PixPro WPZ2
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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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.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
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
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The powershot v1 has the highest resolution at 22mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £100 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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