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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 9 months newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 49)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 32,000)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- APowerShot V1 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 9mm wider, 7mm taller, and 20mm thicker than GR IV.
PowerShot V1 is 164 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 33mm GR IV
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
GR IV
109 × 61 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
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
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 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 32,000 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Weight
262 g vs 426 g — lower is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot V1 or GR IV?
PowerShot V1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR IV — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and GR IV?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot V1 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the GR IV?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and GR IV?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 164 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and GR IV record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and GR IV weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the PowerShot V1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and GR IV at $1,499. The PowerShot V1 is $600 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 Ricoh press materials.