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PowerShot V1

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 price

Released Apr 2025

vs
D7500

Nikon

D7500

Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.

$1,250

Launch price

Released Apr 2017

PowerShot V1 is 8 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

PowerShot V1

Sports & ActionVlogging

Wins

3categories

D7500

Travel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot V1 wins 4 categories·D7500 wins 1 categories
  • APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 51)
  • APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 8 fps)
  • BD7500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (950 shots vs 400 shots)
  • APowerShot V1 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
  • APowerShot V1 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot V1D7500
Resolution22.3 MP20.9 MP
Sensor18.4 × 12.3 mmAPS-C
ISO max32,00051,200
Burst30 fps8 fps
4K60 fps29.97 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight426 g640 g
Battery400 shots950 shots

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot V1 front view

PowerShot V1

118 × 68 × 53 mm

426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

D7500 front view

D7500

136 × 104 × 73 mm

640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)

PowerShot V1 is 17mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 20mm thinner than D7500.

PowerShot V1 is 214 g lighter than D7500.

Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 73mm D7500

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

PowerShot V1 back view

PowerShot V1

118 × 68 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

D7500 back view

D7500

136 × 104 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

PowerShot V1 top view

PowerShot V1

118 × 53 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

D7500 top view

D7500

136 × 73 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot V1

18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type

226 mm² area

D7500

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

D7500

✓ 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 V1D7500
Portrait
3.0Limited✓ wins
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
0.0Limited
1.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
2.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot V1

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -3 EV — lower 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

  • AF points / zones

    3431 vs 51 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 8 fps — higher 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

D7500

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Codecs

    Adds MOV, MP4

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    950 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only D7500 supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    50 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

D7500

Pros

  • 20.9MP D500-derived sensor
  • 8fps burst
  • 4K UHD video
  • Weather sealed

Cons

  • Single SD slot
  • DSLR platform
  • No IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot V1
D7500
Resolution
22.3 MP+7%
20.9 MP
Sensor type
1.4-type CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
18.4 × 12.3 mm
23.5 x 15.6
AA filter
Yes
Yes
PowerShot V1
D7500
Aperture
f/2.8–4.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
16–50 mm
PowerShot V1
D7500
Processor
DIGIC X
EXPEED 5
PowerShot V1
D7500
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
32,000
51,200+0.7 stops
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
164,000
PowerShot V1
D7500
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/2000 sec
1/8000
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
N/A

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, PowerShot V1 or D7500?

PowerShot V1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and D7500?

PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and D7500 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 D7500?

PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while D7500 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the D7500?

PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and D7500?

PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 214 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot V1 and D7500 record 4K video?

PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. D7500: 4K up to 29.97p.

Are the PowerShot V1 and D7500 weather sealed?

PowerShot V1: No. D7500: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and D7500 at $1,250. The PowerShot V1 is $351 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.