Canon PowerShot V1 Vlogging Camera
Well, this was quite a surprise! Canon was expected to release a new compact fixed-lens camera, but no one saw this coming - an active cooling system, a new 22MP Type 1.4 sensor, and an ultra-wide 16-50mm (full-frame equivalent) zoom lens. The new Canon PowerShot V1 is a compact camera clearly designed with vloggers as the top priority, and it looks very promising from the specs. However, the disappointing part is that the camera will initially be exclusive to the Asian market, launching only in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Hopefully, Canon expands availability worldwide soon, as there’s bound to be a lot of interest in this unique camera!
Canon PowerShot V1
Canon V1 Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2025-02-20
- 22MP - Type 1.4 BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 100-51200)
- 16-50 mm F2.8–4.5 Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- 30.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 426g. 118 x 68 x 53 mm
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
The biggest competitor to the new Canon V1 is likely the Sony ZV-1 Mark II, which shares many similar features. However, the ZV-1 Mark II is more compact overall, likely because it lacks the active cooling system found in the V1. Another contributor is the larger Type 1.4 sensor on the V1, compared to the Type 1 sensor on the Zv-1 II.
Canon V1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Front View
Canon V1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Top View
v1 vs ZV-1 II Sensor Size Comparison
Here is a brief specs and feature comparison of the two cameras. If you want to see a very detailed comparison, check our Canon PowerShot V1 vs Sony ZV-1 Mark II Comparison page.
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Canon PowerShot V1 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II |
| Sensor Resolution | 22.0 MP | 20.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2025-02-20 | 2023-05-27 |
| Camera Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Type 1.4 | 1″ |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 100-51200) | ISO 125 - 12800( expands to 80 - 12800) |
| Lens Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed lens |
| Focal Length | 16-50 mm | 18-50 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | F2.8–4.5 | F1.8–4.0 |
| Image Stabil. | Optical | Digital only |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | |
| Weight | 426g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 118 x 68 x 53mm | 106 x 60 x 47mm |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/2000sec | 1/2000sec |
| Maximum Shutter Electronic | 1/16000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Continuous Drive | 30.0fps | 24.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video fps at Max | 60p,50p,30p, 25p, 24p | 30p,25p,24p |
| High Speed Video | 120fps | 960fps |
| Storage Slot | 1 | 1 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-I |
| Battery Life | 300 | 260 |
| Battery Model | LP-E17 | NP-BX1 |
| Webcam | | |
| Microphone Port | | |
| Headphone Port | | |
| Wifi | | |
| Timelapse | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| LCD Size | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 921600 |
| Touch Screen | | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | None |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | |
| Bluetooth | | |
| Gyro data Stabilization | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
Canon PowerShot V1 Back View
Price and Availability
This isn’t the typical Canon announcement we’re used to—there are still many unanswered questions, including pricing and release dates. So far, Canon has only confirmed availability in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan, with no mention of a global launch. For now, both the price and exact release timeline remain a mystery.
