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
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
X2D II 100C is 5 months newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
X2D II 100C
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 425)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 22.3 MP)
- BX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 45 frames)
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
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 30mm narrower, 38mm shorter, and 23mm thinner than X2D II 100C.
PowerShot V1 is 414 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 75mm X2D II 100C
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
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 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
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
6.4× 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
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -2 EV — lower 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
AF points / zones
3431 vs 425 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
100 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon PowerShot V1
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, PowerShot V1 or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and X2D II 100C?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot V1 and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the X2D II 100C?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and X2D II 100C?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 414 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The PowerShot V1 is $7,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.