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
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
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TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 759)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 45 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 22.3 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 14mm narrower, 29mm shorter, and 30mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
PowerShot V1 is 287 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
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 759 — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Weight
426 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Eye, Insect…
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 22.3 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, PowerShot V1 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and Alpha 7R VI?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot V1 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the Alpha 7R VI?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and Alpha 7R VI?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 287 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The PowerShot V1 is $3,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.