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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
3.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 3,431 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 426g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 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

Sensor

Resolution22.3 MP
Sensor type1.4-type CMOS
Sensor size18.4 × 12.3 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)32,000
ISO max (expanded)51,200

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
AF points / zones3431
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)15 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth45 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate340 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileCanon Log 3
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight426 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)118.3 × 68 × 52.5 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryLP-E17
Battery life (CIPA)400 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens