Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
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
Released Apr 2025
PowerShot V1 is 8 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
PowerShot V1
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BPowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 1053)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BPowerShot V1 has lower Weight (426 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
EOS R1 is 39mm wider, 82mm taller, and 35mm thicker than PowerShot V1.
EOS R1 is 689 g heavier than PowerShot V1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 53mm PowerShot V1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
PowerShot V1: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
PowerShot V1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
3431 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
426 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
PowerShot V1
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or PowerShot V1?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and PowerShot V1?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and PowerShot V1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while powerShot V1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the PowerShot V1?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and PowerShot V1?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 689 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and PowerShot V1 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and PowerShot V1 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. PowerShot V1: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and PowerShot V1 at $899. The PowerShot V1 is $5,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.