Canon PowerShot V1 Review (so far)
- Introduction
- Ease of Use
- Image Quality
- Sample Images
- Product Images
- Rating & Conclusion
- Main Rivals
- Specifications
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Introduction
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a new compact camera aimed at content creators who want to upgrade from their smartphone to a more capable device.
It is a video-first camera designed for for vloggers, streamers, and influencers that want high-quality footage from a small device - the PowerShot V1 weighs just 374g and it fits in your pocket.
It offers unlimited 4K/60p recording (cropped to 64% of the horizontal area) oversampled from 6K and Full HD footage at frame rates up to 120p in 4:2:2 10-bit quality.
There's also Canon Log 3 for greater flexibility in post-production colour grading, a built-in ND filter to help maintain your desired settings for smooth, cinematic footage, a taller aspect ratio for vertical shooting, and UVC/UAC live streaming with plug-and-play functionality.
It has a large 1.4-inch, 22 megapixel sensor for high-quality images and low-light performance which is paired with a versatile 16-50mm f/2.8-4.5 built-in lens for wide-angle shots and detailed close-ups.
It offers up to 5 stops of optical image stabilisation for smooth and steady video even with handheld shots and there's also Movie digital IS which offers enhanced stability for recording on the go.
The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II auto-focus system supports intelligent subject recognition that can detect both people and animals.
30fps burst shooting is available when using the V1's electronic shutter and 15fps when using the mechanical shutter, both with continuous auto-focus and auto-exposure.
The native ISO range runs from 100-3200, which can be expanded to ISO 51200, and the top shutter speed is 1/16000sec.
The Canon R50 V features a 3-inch 1,040K dot resolution LCD vari-angle monitor with a touch-screen interface. There is no viewfinder on this model.
There's also a UHS-II SD memory card slot, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, USB 2.0 Type-C connector, micro-HDMI port, built-in microphone with noise reduction, and you can connect an external microphone and monitor audio levels in real time via the headphone jack.
The Canon PowerShot V1 is available in black only priced at £959.99 / €1,089.99 in the UK and Europe respectively. It is made in Taiwan.
Sample Images
This is a selection of sample images from the Canon PowerShot V1 camera, which were all taken using the 22 megapixel Fine JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.
1/1000s · f/4 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/1600s · f/5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/1600s · f/4.5 · ISO 100
21.56mm
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1/640s · f/5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/500s · f/5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/500s · f/5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/1000s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/800s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/640s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/320s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/800s · f/8 · ISO 100
23.5mm
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1/250s · f/8 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/200s · f/8 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/500s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/250s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
15.47mm
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1/2000s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/125s · f/4.5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/320s · f/4.5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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Sample RAW Images
The Canon PowerShot V1 enables users to capture RAW and JPEG format files. We've provided some Canon RAW (CR3) samples for you to download (thumbnail images shown below are not 100% representative)."
1/1000s · f/4 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/1600s · f/5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/1600s · f/4.5 · ISO 100
21.56mm
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1/640s · f/5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/500s · f/5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/500s · f/5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/1000s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/800s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/640s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/320s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/800s · f/8 · ISO 100
23.5mm
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1/250s · f/8 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/200s · f/8 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/500s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/250s · f/5.6 · ISO 100
15.47mm
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1/2000s · f/2.8 · ISO 100
8.2mm
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1/125s · f/4.5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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1/320s · f/4.5 · ISO 100
25.6mm
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Product Images
Main Rivals
Listed below are some of the rivals of the Canon PowerShot V1.
Canon EOS R50
The Canon EOS R50 is a super-compact mirrorless camera with an APS-C crop sensor that can shoot at 15fps and record 4K/30p video. Can the R50 compete with the likes of the Fujifilm X-S10, Nikon Z30 and Sony ZV-E10? Find out now by reading our in-depth Canon R50 review with full-size sample photos and videos.
Canon EOS R50V
We've kicked off our review of the Canon EOS R50V mirrorless camera with an overview, product shots, sample images, specifications and more...
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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Canon PowerShot V10
The Canon PowerShot V10 is an affordable compact camera specifically aimed at vloggers, with a unique vertical design with built-in kick-stand, 4K/30p video recording and a 19mm wide-angle lens. Should you upgrade from your smartphone to the Canon V10? Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot V10 review to find out...
Fujifilm X-M5
The Fujifilm X-M5 is a tiny, stylishly retro and attractively priced camera for vloggers, content creators, smartphone upgraders and stills photographers alike. Can it really meet the needs of all those users? Find out now by reading our Fuji XM5 review, complete with sample images and videos...
Fujifilm X-S20
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Sony ZV-1 II
The Sony ZV-1 II is a second-generation compact camera designed for vlogging, with a wide-angle zoom lens, vari-angle screen, fast auto-focusing, upgraded three-capsule direction microphone, and special vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Read our in-depth Sony ZV-1 II review with full-size sample photos and videos now...
Sony ZV-1
The Sony ZV-1 is a new compact camera that's been built from the ground up for vlogging, with a vari-angle screen, fast auto-focusing, three-capsule direction microphone, and a wealth of vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Is this the ultimate camera for aspiring YouTube creators? Read our in-depth Sony ZV-1 review to find out...
Sony ZV-1F
The Sony ZV-1F is an affordable compact camera aimed at vloggers, with 4K/30p video, a vari-angle screen, a wide-angle lens, and a wealth of vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Should you upgrade from your smartphone to the ZV1F? Read our in-depth Sony ZV-1F review to find out...
Sony ZV-E1
The ZV-E1 is Sony's first vlogging camera to feature a 35mm full-frame sensor, offering 4K/120p recording, 12 megapixel stills, and AI-based autofocusing and stabilisation modes. Is the the ultimate camera for for videos and vlogs? Find out now in our in-depth Sony ZV-E1 review...
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