Canon PowerShot V1 16-50 mm F2.8–4.5 Zoom Lens and Type 1.4 Sensor
Canon is set to unveil its vlogger-focused compact camera, the PowerShot V1, globally today at 1:00 PM EDT | 10:00 AM, along with the Canon EOS R50 V mirrorless camera and two lenses anticipated to be the RF 20mm F1.4 VC and the RF-S 15-30mm APS-C lens.
You can watch the announcement live from the video below:
The EOS R50 V is a revised version of the popular EOS R50, optimized for video in a compact design, and more advanced video options —though it no longer features a viewfinder. The new camera is expected to compete with the Sony ZV-E10 II which seems dominate the segment in sales numbers (Compare EOS R50 V vs ZV-E10 II)
Canon R50 V Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2025-03-26
- 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 100-51200)
- Canon RF Mount
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- 12.0fps (15.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 370g. 119 x 74 x 45 mm
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
The PowerShot V1 is a video-focused, fixed-lens compact camera with 16-50 mm F2.8–4.5 Zoom Lens and Type 1.4 Sensor, featuring an internal cooling fan system—a first among compact cameras. It was initially announced for the Asian market and is now expected to launch in the USA and worldwide.
Also read: Canon PowerShot V1 becomes the first Fixed-Lens camera with Active Cooling System
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 PowerShot V1 has a thicker body than typical small sensor compact cameras due to its, active cooling system, look at the scale size comparison of it vs the Sony ZV-E10 II and Nikon Z30 mirrorless cameras:
Canon PowerShot V1 vs ZV-E10 II vs Nikon Z30: V1 has a thick body despite its smaller Type 1.4 sensor, thanks to its Active Cooling System
Here are the cameras that our readers compare the most with the PowerShot V1:
Top 10 Canon V1 Competitors
