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
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
PowerShot V1 is 5.2 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
X100V
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 425)
- APowerShot V1 has higher RAW buffer depth (45 frames vs 17 frames)
- APowerShot V1 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- APowerShot V1 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 10mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than X100V.
PowerShot V1 is 52 g lighter than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 53mm X100V
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
X100V
128 × 75 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
X100V
128 × 53 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.6× 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 V1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
AF points / zones
3431 vs 425 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
45 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓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 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
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon PowerShot V1
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, PowerShot V1 or X100V?
X100V scores 5.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 26.1MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and X100V?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot V1 and X100V?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while X100V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the X100V?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and X100V?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 52 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and X100V record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and X100V weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the PowerShot V1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and X100V at $1,399. The PowerShot V1 is $500 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 Fujifilm press materials.