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
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
PowerShot V1 is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
D500
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 153)
- BD500 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 45 frames)
- BD500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1240 shots vs 400 shots)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- APowerShot V1 has lower Weight (426 g vs 860 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
D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 29mm narrower, 47mm shorter, and 29mm thinner than D500.
PowerShot V1 is 434 g lighter than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 81mm D500
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
D500
147 × 115 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
D500
147 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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
D500
✓ 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
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 153 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
426 g vs 860 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D500
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Card types
Adds SD, CFexpress Type B, XQD
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only D500 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, PowerShot V1 or D500?
PowerShot V1 scores 6.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for D500 — 426g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and D500?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the PowerShot V1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot V1 and D500?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while D500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the D500?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and D500?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and D500 weighs 860 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 434 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and D500 record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. D500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and D500 weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. D500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 1,240 shots for the D500, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and D500 at $1,999. The PowerShot V1 is $1,100 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 Nikon press materials.