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
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$699
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
PowerShot V1 is 8 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
D7500
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 30 fps)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 8 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)
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
118 × 68 mm
D7500
136 × 104 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
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 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 -3 EV — lower is better
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 51 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Reasons to choose
D7500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
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
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓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
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot V1 or D7500?
PowerShot V1 scores 5.0/10 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.
Do the PowerShot V1 and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
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 30p.
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 $699. The D7500 is $200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.