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
Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
PowerShot V1 is 6.6 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
D3500
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 11)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
- BD3500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1550 shots vs 400 shots)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 5 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
D3500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
365 g (0.80 lb / 12.88 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 6mm narrower, 29mm shorter, and 17mm thinner than D3500.
PowerShot V1 is 61 g heavier than D3500.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 70mm D3500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
D3500
124 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
D3500
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
D3500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PowerShot V1: mount data unavailable
D3500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
AF points / zones
3431 vs 11 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D3500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 69.5
Battery life (CIPA)
1550 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Weight
365 g vs 426 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
D3500
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Long battery life
- ✓Lightweight
Cons
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF
- –Discontinued
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, PowerShot V1 or D3500?
PowerShot V1 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for D3500 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and D3500?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and D3500 is 24.2 MP, so the D3500 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot V1 and D3500 have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while d3500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the D3500?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. D3500 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and D3500?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and D3500 weighs 365 g, so the D3500 is 61 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and D3500 record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. D3500: Full HD.
Are the PowerShot V1 and D3500 weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. D3500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 1,550 shots for the D3500, giving the D3500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and D3500 at $449. The D3500 is $450 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.