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Canon PowerShot V1

The Canon PowerShot V1 is Canon's most advanced compact camera — a 1-inch stacked CMOS compact built specifically for content creators who want genuine camera quality without the complexity of an interchangeable-lens system. A versatile zoom lens covers wide-angle to short telephoto, and the advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system ensures reliable face and subject tracking for both photo and video. The fully articulating touchscreen is optimised for vlogging, and 4K video with in-lens stabilisation makes handheld footage smooth and professional. A built-in ND filter gives full exposure control in bright conditions without changing aperture. For content creators who want the best single-lens compact Canon has ever produced, the V1 delivers.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£900 new
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Core
Released
2025
Sensor
22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS
Resolution
22.3 MP
Mount
Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele)
Dimensions
112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm
Weight
340g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection
Stabilisation
Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation
Burst Rate
20fps (electronic)
Battery Life
~270 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/60p, 1080p/120p
Viewfinder
None
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
Casual
8.5
Street
8.0
Portrait
7.5
Landscape
6.0
Great For
🎬
Vlogging & Video 4K/60p, Dual Pixel AF, articulating screen, and built-in ND make this purpose-built for content creation.
✈️
Travel Compact, versatile zoom, and excellent 4K video make it an ideal travel companion.
📷
Casual 1-inch sensor and fast AF deliver excellent results in a carry-everywhere compact.
🏙️
Street Discreet compact form factor with a versatile zoom — capable for street photography.
👤
Portrait Reliable face and eye tracking and a 22MP sensor produce sharp, pleasing portraits.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏔️
Landscape No EVF and a 1-inch sensor limit its appeal for serious landscape work compared to larger-sensor alternatives.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Canon PowerShot V Series
Canon's compact content-creator cameras — built for vlogging and social.