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PowerShot V1

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 price

Released Apr 2025

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

PowerShot V1 is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

PowerShot V1

Sports & ActionVlogging

Wins

3categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot V1 wins 3 categories·X100VI wins 2 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 425)
  • APowerShot V1 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
  • APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
  • BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 22.3 MP)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot V1X100VI
Resolution22.3 MP40.2 MP
Sensor18.4 × 12.3 mmAPS-C
ISO max32,00012,800
Burst30 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight426 g521 g
Battery400 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot V1 front view

PowerShot V1

118 × 68 × 53 mm

426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

PowerShot V1 is 10mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than X100VI.

PowerShot V1 is 95 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

PowerShot V1 back view

PowerShot V1

118 × 68 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

PowerShot V1 top view

PowerShot V1

118 × 53 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot V1

18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type

226 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 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

Use casePowerShot V1X100VI
Portrait
3.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot V1

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5

  • AF points / zones

    3431 vs 425 — higher is better

  • 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

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only PowerShot V1 supports it

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100VI supports it

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    52 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

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

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot V1
X100VI
Resolution
22.3 MP
40.2 MP+80%
Sensor type
1.4-type CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
18.4 × 12.3 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot V1
X100VI
Aperture
f/2.8–4.5
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
16–50 mm
35 mm
PowerShot V1
X100VI
Processor
DIGIC X
X-Processor 5
PowerShot V1
X100VI
ISO min (native)
100−25 less
125
ISO max (native)
32,000+1.3 stops
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
PowerShot V1
X100VI
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/2000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, PowerShot V1 or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and X100VI?

PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PowerShot V1 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the X100VI?

PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and X100VI?

PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 95 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot V1 and X100VI record 4K video?

PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the PowerShot V1 and X100VI weather sealed?

PowerShot V1: No. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the PowerShot V1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and X100VI at $1,599. The PowerShot V1 is $700 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.