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
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
Released Sep 2022
PowerShot V1 is 2.6 years newer.
Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
Osmo Action 3
2 categories tied
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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
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
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
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
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
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Action 3 supports it
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
Full specifications
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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.
Do the PowerShot V1 and Osmo Action 3 have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while osmo Action 3 does not have IBIS.
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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.