Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Released Jul 2020
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 4.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R5
Wins
PowerShot V1
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 45 frames)
- BPowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 1053)
- AEOS R5 has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 22.3 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
EOS R5 is 20mm wider, 30mm taller, and 36mm thicker than PowerShot V1.
EOS R5 is 312 g heavier than PowerShot V1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 53mm PowerShot V1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
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 R5
✓ 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 R5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PowerShot V1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
AF points / zones
3431 vs 1053 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
426 g vs 738 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher 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 R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
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 R5 or PowerShot V1?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and PowerShot V1?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and PowerShot V1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while powerShot V1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the PowerShot V1?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and PowerShot V1?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 312 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and PowerShot V1 record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 and PowerShot V1 weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. PowerShot V1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 400 shots for the PowerShot V1, giving the EOS R5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and PowerShot V1 at $899. The PowerShot V1 is $3,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.