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
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
PowerShot V1 is 3.4 years newer.
Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
Z9
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TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 45 frames)
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 493)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 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)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 31mm narrower, 82mm shorter, and 38mm thinner than Z9.
PowerShot V1 is 914 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PowerShot V1: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
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
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
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 493 — higher is better
Weight
426 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone 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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, PowerShot V1 or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and Z9?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot V1 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the Z9?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and Z9?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 914 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and Z9 record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and Z9 weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and Z9 at $5,899. The PowerShot V1 is $5,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.