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PowerShot V1 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The PowerShot V1 has the highest resolution at 22MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
Where the PowerShot V1 wins
- Resolution: 22.3MP
- Battery Life: ~270 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 5.7 vs 3.9
- Wedding & Events: 4.8 vs 2.9
- Filmmaking: 5.5 vs 3.2
Where the 1 J5 wins
- Cheaper new: £93 vs £859
- Weight: 265g (with battery)
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- PowerShot V1 112 × 65 × 50 mm · 426 g
- 1 J5 98 × 60 × 32 mm · 265 g
The 1 J5 is 14 mm narrower, 5 mm shorter, 18 mm slimmer and 161 g lighter than the PowerShot V1.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
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
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 | PowerShot V1Canon · 2025 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £859 | £93 usedBest |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 22.3MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 379g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
PowerShot V1
1 J5
Portrait
5.7/10
3.9/10
Street
6.6/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.9/10
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Filmmaking
5.5/10
3.2/10
Documentary
6.3/10
4.1/10
Landscape
4.6/10
3.9/10
Casual
6.0/10
5.1/10
Food
6.2/10
4.6/10
Macro
5.3/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.0/10
3.4/10
Astrophotography
3.4/10
2.6/10
Sports & Action
—
4.5/10
Wildlife
—
4.3/10
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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