PowerShot V1vs OM-D E-M10 IV
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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The powershot v1 has the highest resolution at 22mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £469 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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