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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

Released Apr 2025

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vs

Nikon

D500

APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.

$1,999

Released Jan 2016

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PowerShot V1 is 9.3 years newer.

Wins

6categories

PowerShot V1

★ Vlogging

Wins

3categories

D500

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot V1 wins 3 categories·D500 wins 2 categories
  • APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 153)
  • 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 higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BD500 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot V1D500
Resolution22.3 MP20.9 MP
Sensor18.4 × 12.3 mmAPS-C
ISO max32,00051,200
Burst30 fps10 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight426 g760 g
Battery400 shots1240 shots

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot V1

118 × 68 × 53 mm

426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)

D500

147 × 115 × 81 mm

760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)

PowerShot V1 is 29mm narrower, 47mm shorter, and 29mm thinner than D500.

PowerShot V1 is 334 g lighter than D500.

Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 81mm D500

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 lenses

Nikon F

270+

native lenses available

90 first-party180 third-party

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

Use casePowerShot V1D500
Portrait
3.0Limited✓ wins
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
5.0Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
0.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
4.0Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot V1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5

  • AF points / zones

    3431 vs 153 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 10 fps — 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

D500

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264/AVC

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 147, 115, 81

  • 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

  • Card types

    Adds XQD

  • 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

Full specifications

✓ = category winner

PowerShot V1
D500
Resolution
22.3 MP✓+7%
20.9 MP
Sensor type
1.4-type CMOS
DX-format CMOS
Sensor size
18.4 × 12.3 mm
23.5 × 15.7 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot V1
D500
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Multi-CAM 20K phase-detect AF
AF points / zones
3431✓22.4× more
153
AF frame coverage
100 %
—
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Human, Animal
—
PowerShot V1
D500
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps✓+50%
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps✓3× more
10 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
No
RAW buffer depth
45 frames
—
PowerShot V1
D500
Max resolution
4K UHD
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
60 fps✓2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps
—
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3
—
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264/AVC
PowerShot V1
D500
Weight
426 g✓−334 g less
760 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
118.3 × 68 × 52.5 mm
147 × 115 × 81 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for vlogging, PowerShot V1 or D500?

PowerShot V1 scores 6.0/10 versus 1.5/10 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.

Do the PowerShot V1 and D500 have in-body image stabilization?

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 760 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 334 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot V1 and D500 record 4K video?

PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. D500: 4K up to 30p.

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.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.