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PowerShot V1 vs RX100 VI
Quick take: The PowerShot V1 has the highest resolution at 22MP; the RX100 VI is the most affordable.
Where the PowerShot V1 wins
- Resolution: 22.3MP
- Battery Life: ~270 shots (CIPA)
- Wedding & Events: 4.8 vs 3.7
- Vlogging & Video: 6.9 vs 5.9
- Filmmaking: 5.5 vs 4.1
Where the RX100 VI wins
- Cheaper new: £670 vs £859
- Burst Rate: 24fps
- Weight: 267g (body only)
- Street: 7.1 vs 6.6
- Travel: 6.9 vs 5.9
16 specs side by side·16 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
- RX100 VI 102 × 58 × 43 mm · 301 g
The RX100 VI is 10 mm narrower, 7 mm shorter, 7 mm slimmer and 125 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.
RX100 VI — Travel & Vlogging: The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | PowerShot V1Canon · 2025 | RX100 VISony · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £859 | £670Best |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 22.3MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 24fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA)Best | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 379g (body only) | 267g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
RX100 VI
Portrait
5.7/10
5.4/10
Street
6.6/10
7.1/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
3.7/10
Vlogging & Video
6.9/10
5.9/10
Filmmaking
5.5/10
4.1/10
Documentary
6.3/10
4.8/10
Landscape
4.6/10
4.3/10
Casual
6.0/10
6.7/10
Food
6.2/10
5.4/10
Macro
5.3/10
3.8/10
Architecture
5.0/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
3.4/10
3.7/10
Sports & Action
—
6.6/10
Wildlife
—
6.3/10
Fun & simple
—
5.5/10
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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