PowerShot V1vs Z6 III
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 Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot v1 is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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