Canon
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pocket 1-inch compact with a 24–100mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, 4K video, Dual Pixel AF, and live streaming — a classic vlog/travel camera.
$749
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
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
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
PowerShot V1 is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Wins
PowerShot V1
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 0)
- BPowerShot V1 has higher RAW buffer depth (45 frames vs 0 frames)
- BPowerShot V1 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- BPowerShot V1 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- BPowerShot V1 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 × 41 mm
304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 13mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than PowerShot V1.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 122 g lighter than PowerShot V1.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 53mm PowerShot V1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105, 60.9, 41.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
304 g vs 426 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PowerShot V1
AF points / zones
3431 vs 0 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
45 frames vs 0 frames — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked 20.1MP sensor
- ✓24–100mm equivalent zoom (4.2×)
- ✓4K 30p and Full HD 120p
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- ✓Live streaming support
Cons
- –Tilt-only screen (not fully articulating)
- –4K limited to 30fps
- –AF weaker than Sony ZV-1 for video
- –No built-in ND filter
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or PowerShot V1?
PowerShot V1 scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot V1?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 20.1 MP and PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP, so the PowerShot V1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot V1?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G7 X Mark III or the PowerShot V1?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic. PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot V1?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g, so the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 122 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot V1 record 4K video?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 29.97p. PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot V1 weather sealed?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. PowerShot V1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and 400 shots for the PowerShot V1, giving the PowerShot V1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and PowerShot V1 at $899. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is $150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.