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
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
X5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 0)
- APowerShot V1 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 22.3 MP)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 426 g)
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
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 57mm shorter than X5 but it is also 72mm wider and 14mm thicker.
PowerShot V1 is 226 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 38mm X5
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
X5
46 × 125 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
X5
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
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 426 g — lower is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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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 X5?
X5 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 X5?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot V1 and X5?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and X5?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 226 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and X5 record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and X5 weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $349 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 Insta360 press materials.