Upgrade Guide

Canon PowerShot V1→Canon EOS R5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

PowerShot V1

£900

2025

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R5

£2499 (+£1,599)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the PowerShot V1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS R5

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Full spec comparison

Spec	PowerShot V1	EOS R5
Price	£900	£2,499
Released	2025	2020	↓
Sensor	22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS	45MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	22MP	45MP	↑
Video	4K/60p, 1080p/120p	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection
Stabilisation	Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses
Burst Rate	20fps (electronic)	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~270 shots (CIPA)	~320 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	340g (with battery and card)	650g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele)	Canon RF mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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