Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 90D→Canon PowerShot V1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon EOS 90D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the PowerShot V1
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Burst rate20fps (electronic) vs 10fps mechanical
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Generation6 years newer (2025 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution22MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | PowerShot V1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +5.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 90D | PowerShot V1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £900 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 22MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 20fps (electronic) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 701g body only | 340g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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