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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
GR IVx
2 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 IVx 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 Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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 IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 9mm wider, 7mm taller, and 19mm thicker than GR IVx.
PowerShot V1 is 161 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 33mm GR IVx
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 IVx
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 IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
GR IVx
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
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
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 IVx supports it
Weight
265 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
- ✓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
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the PowerShot V1 and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot V1 or GR IVx?
PowerShot V1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and GR IVx?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot V1 and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the GR IVx?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and GR IVx?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 161 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and GR IVx record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and GR IVx weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the PowerShot V1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and GR IVx 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 September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.