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
DJI
Osmo Action 3
Rugged 1/1.7-inch action camera with 4K 120p, dual touchscreens, RockSteady stabilization, and 16m waterproofing without a case.
$329
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
PowerShot V1 is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
Osmo Action 3
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 0)
- BOsmo Action 3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOsmo Action 3 has lower Weight (145 g vs 426 g)
- APowerShot V1 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Action 3
71 × 44 × 33 mm
145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 48mm wider, 24mm taller, and 20mm thicker than Osmo Action 3.
PowerShot V1 is 281 g heavier than Osmo Action 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 33mm Osmo Action 3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Action 3
71 × 44 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Action 3
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
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 V1
AF points / zones
3431 vs 0 — higher is better
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
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Eye AF
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 3
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
145 g vs 426 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Action 3 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Osmo Action 3
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Dual touchscreens
- ✓16m waterproof without case
- ✓RockSteady and HorizonSteady
Cons
- –Older than Action 4/5 Pro
- –Small action-cam sensor
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, PowerShot V1 or Osmo Action 3?
Osmo Action 3 scores 7.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 145g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and Osmo Action 3?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP, so the PowerShot V1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot V1 and Osmo Action 3?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the Osmo Action 3?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. Osmo Action 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and Osmo Action 3?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 281 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and Osmo Action 3 record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and Osmo Action 3 weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. Osmo Action 3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 640 shots for the Osmo Action 3, giving the Osmo Action 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and Osmo Action 3 at $329. The Osmo Action 3 is $570 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.