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
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
PowerShot V1 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
Q3
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 32,000)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 22.3 MP)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
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
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 12mm narrower, 12mm shorter, and 40mm thinner than Q3.
PowerShot V1 is 317 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 92mm Q3
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
Q3
130 × 80 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
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
3.8× 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Q3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Weather sealing
Only Q3 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 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
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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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 Q3?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and Q3?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot V1 and Q3?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the Q3?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and Q3?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 317 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and Q3 record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and Q3 weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the PowerShot V1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and Q3 at $5,995. The PowerShot V1 is $5,096 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 Leica press materials.