Canon
PowerShot V1
Compact creator camera with a 22.3MP 1.4-type sensor, built-in 16–50mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom, cooling fan, and Canon Log 3.
$899
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
22.3 MP
Sensor
18.4 × 12.3 mm
ISO max
32,000
Burst
30 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
426 g
Battery
400 shots
Sensor size
Canon PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
Body size
Canon PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
118 × 68 × 53 mm · 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 3,431 AF points — dense tracking grid
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
LimitedTravel
Fair- · 426g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Fair- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 426g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ Large 1.4-type sensor for a compact
- ✓ Built-in 16–50mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓ 4K 60p and Canon Log 3
- ✓ Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- ✓ Cooling fan for longer recording
Cons
- – Fixed lens limits flexibility
- – 4K 60p uses cropped mode
- – No built-in EVF
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Canon PowerShot V1