Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
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
EOS R6 V is 1.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
PowerShot V1
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 45 frames)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 32,000)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
EOS R6 V is 24mm wider, 15mm taller, and 27mm thicker than PowerShot V1.
EOS R6 V is 262 g heavier than PowerShot V1.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 53mm PowerShot V1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 V
✓ 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 R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Horse, Vehicle…
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PowerShot V1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
426 g vs 688 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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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 R6 V or PowerShot V1?
EOS R6 V scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and PowerShot V1?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and PowerShot V1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while powerShot V1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the PowerShot V1?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and PowerShot V1?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 262 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and PowerShot V1 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and PowerShot V1 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. PowerShot V1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 400 shots for the PowerShot V1, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and PowerShot V1 at $899. The PowerShot V1 is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.