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
Insta360
X4
8K 360 action camera with dual 1/2-inch sensors, 72MP photos, 4K60 single-lens mode, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproofing.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
PowerShot V1 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
X4
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 0)
- BX4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- APowerShot V1 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- BX4 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 22.3 MP)
- BX4 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 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
X4
46 × 124 × 38 mm
203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 56mm shorter than X4 but it is also 72mm wider and 15mm thicker.
PowerShot V1 is 223 g heavier than X4.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 38mm X4
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
X4
46 × 124 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
X4
46 × 38 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 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Eye AF
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Reasons to choose
X4
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 123.6, 37.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better
Weight
203 g vs 426 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X4 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 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
X4
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓4K60 single-lens mode
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –8K runtime ~75 min
- –Larger than Ace Pro
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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 X4?
X4 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and X4?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and X4 is 72 MP, so the X4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot V1 and X4?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while X4 uses FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the X4?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. X4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and X4?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and X4 weighs 203 g, so the X4 is 223 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and X4 record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. X4: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and X4 weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. X4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 640 shots for the X4, giving the X4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and X4 at $499. The X4 is $400 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 Insta360 press materials.