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Canon PowerShot V1 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£690Sensor size:1-inchWeight:426 gBattery life (CIPA):340 shots

Canon PowerShot V1 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications, 69 expert and video reviews and 23 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Canon PowerShot V1
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

35%

7.2

Technical score

30%

9.2

List score

25%

8.6

Reviews score

10%

8.3

Sentiment score

★Better than 93% of cameras
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

★Better than 94%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

28%

7.0

Sensor & Image

25%

7.6

Photo Features

18%

8.3

Video & Audio

14%

6.6

Display & Design

8%

4.9

Battery & Power

7%

7.1

Connectivity & Storage

▲Better than 87%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 87% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

9.4

Popularity

Grades by review (69)
23 reviews: 18 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 46 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 87%
9.2

List score

List score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (23)
List score: in 23 of 140 lists (16%)
★Better than 99%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Canon PowerShot V1

Based on 10 · 48

Reviewers like the image and video quality and reliable autofocus, but are split on handling and the lens, and dislike the screen.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Canon PowerShot V1

Based on 166 owners sharing their experience in online comments

63%positive17%mixed20%negative

Owners love its compact size and strong image quality, while shaky stabilization and slow exposure changes are recurring frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Handheld footage shows corner wobble and choppy shake when walking, and the electronic stabilization looks poor even when enabled.13
  • The camera has no built-in flash, so flash use needs an adapter and an external flash, which owners find clumsy.10
  • Some owners find photos and video look soft, especially near the edges, and not as vivid as expected, even after adjusting settings.9
  • Owners say exposure adjusts slowly when moving between shade and bright sun, leaving footage too dark or overexposed for a while.8
  • Owners find the lens aperture too slow, which hurts low-light shooting and limits background blur and fast shutter speeds.7
  • Owners find the body bulkier than expected for a pocket camera, larger than the G7 X series and some other compact cameras.4
  • Owners report the battery drains quickly, lasting about an hour in 4K24 recording, so spare batteries are needed for longer shoots.4
  • Owners find the zoom too short for distant subjects like wildlife or sports, and the 50mm telephoto reach is limiting.4
  • Owners find the back button layout and control wheel awkward to use, and say the menus and button placement take getting used to.4
  • Owners want to set zoom speed for video and see the focal length while recording, since current zoom controls lack these options.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #40 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Canon PowerShot V1

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

28%

7.0

Sensor & Image

25%

7.6

Photo Features

18%

8.3

Video & Audio

14%

6.6

Display & Design

8%

4.9

Battery & Power

7%

7.1

Connectivity & Storage

7.2
Reviews score
8.6
List score
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

7.8
Sensor size
1-inch
This camera has a sensor size of 1-inch, which is larger than 45.2% of cameras and the same as 5.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
22.3 MP
This camera captures images at 22.3 MP, which is higher than 75.1% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
2.28 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 2.28 µm, which are smaller than those in 55.4% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 32000 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 32,000, which is higher than 87.6% of cameras and equal to 1.9% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
3,840 px
This camera records at 3,840 px, which is higher than the resolution in 75.7% of cameras and the same as in 19% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
10 bit
This camera records in 10 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 88.1% of cameras and the same as in 7.9% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
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What reviewers say
Type
compact
Weight
426 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 426 g, which is heavier than 54.3% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Width
118.3 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 118.3 mm wide, which is narrower than 51.7% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Height
68 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 68 mm tall, which is shorter than 57% of cameras and equal to 1% of cameras.
Thickness
52.5 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 52.5 mm thick, which is thicker than 54.7% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 340 shots per charge, which is longer than 52.7% of cameras and equal to 2.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,040 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 1,040 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 59.7% of cameras and equal to 2.2% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is more advanced than the Wi-Fi in 54.8% of cameras and the same as in 34.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 24% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This camera has Bluetooth 4.2, which is newer than 85.1% of cameras and the same as 10.1% of cameras.
USB Type-C
yes
This camera features USB Type-C. 16.3% of cameras use USB-C ports.
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What reviewers say

Canon PowerShot V1 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 25,600 ISO higher maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a higher maximum ISO than the average camera (32,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    32,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 9.4 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (15 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    15 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Animal eye AF
    This camera supports animal eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 30 fps faster 4K recording
    This camera records 4K at a higher frame rate than the average camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average camera records 4K at 30 fps.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • 27.8% higher list score
    List score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (23)
    List score: in 23 of 140 lists (16%)
    9.2 vs 7.2
  • 27.8% higher list score
    List score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (23)
    List score: in 23 of 140 lists (16%)
    9.2 vs 7.2
  • 32.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 87% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (69)
    23 reviews: 18 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 46 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 6.5
  • 13.9% better value for money
    Canon PowerShot V1 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera (7.84 vs 6.9).
    7.84 vs 6.88
  • 15.3% higher sentiment score
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • Fully articulated screen
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • Has a touchscreen
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.7% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 25,600 ISO higher maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a higher maximum ISO than the average camera (32,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    32,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports HEIF photos
    This camera supports HEIF photos, the average camera does not.
  • More megapixels
    This camera has more megapixels than the average camera (22.3 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    22.3 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 11 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2025 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,025 vs 2,014
  • 25,600 ISO higher expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a higher ISO than the average camera (51,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    51,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 9.4 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (15 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    15 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Animal eye AF
    This camera supports animal eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • 1 stops more stabilisation
    This camera has better stabilisation than the average camera (5 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera is rated at 4 stops.
    5 stops vs 4 stops
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.6% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 30 fps faster 4K recording
    This camera records 4K at a higher frame rate than the average camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average camera records 4K at 30 fps.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • Higher video resolution
    This camera records at higher resolution than the average camera (3,840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Has microphone input
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
  • Includes headphone output
    This camera includes a headphone output, the average camera does not.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF in video
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
  • Deeper colour depth
    This camera records in deeper colour than the average camera (10 bit vs 8 bit). The average camera records in 8 bit.
    10 bit vs 8 bit
  • Clean HDMI output
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Supports live streaming
    This camera supports live streaming, the average camera does not.
  • Supports log profiles
    This camera supports log profiles, the average camera does not.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 43.1% of cameras support this mode.
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 330 min longer recording time
    This camera has a longer recording time than the average camera (360 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    360 min vs 30 min
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Supports USB webcam mode
    Canon PowerShot V1 supports USB webcam mode, while the average camera does not. 42.1% of cameras support USB webcam mode.
  • No flash
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.1% of cameras have a flash.
  • 0.76 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (2.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    2.28 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Canon PowerShot V1 is more expensive than the average camera (£690 vs £290).
    £690 vs £290
  • 80 mAh less battery capacity
    This camera has a smaller battery than the average camera (1,040 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    1,040 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 36.5 g heavier
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (426 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    426 g vs 389.5 g
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Canon PowerShot V1 is more expensive than the average camera (£690 vs £290).
    £690 vs £290
  • No flash
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.1% of cameras have a flash.
  • 36.5 g heavier
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (426 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    426 g vs 389.5 g
  • 0.76 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (2.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    2.28 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 80 mAh less battery capacity
    This camera has a smaller battery than the average camera (1,040 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    1,040 mAh vs 1,120 mAh

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Cam's Cameras
≈ estimated
15/07/2026
Long-term test · one year of travel use
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 was loved after a year, despite no viewfinder, weak stabilization and tricky log grading.
9.0
Helen Avery Media
≈ estimated
08/07/2026
Long-term review · one year of ownership and vlogging
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 is a great vlogging and studio camera after a year of use, with wobbly stabilization as its main drawback.
9.0
Jimmy Cheng (RED35)
≈ estimated
07/07/2026
Three-week review · photo, video and stabilisation tests
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 is strongly recommended for street and travel shooting, though it lacks in-body stabilisation and fast frame rates.
6.0
Tech Through The Lens
≈ estimated
29/06/2026
Long-term test · 100 days of daily use
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 is best for simple shooting rather than technical tinkering; it is pricey, and shooters who want full control should look elsewhere.
9.0
Mike Chudley
≈ estimated
23/06/2026
Hands-on review · autofocus, image and stabilization tests
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 is a great little pocket camera for run-and-gun shooting and travel, though not a replacement for a full setup.
9.0
DieselD | Dan Thompson
≈ estimated
10/06/2026
Hands-on review · real jobs, B cam and vertical use
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 is a solid all-in-one compact for video work, though short battery life holds it back.
9.0
Kirk Lepiten
≈ estimated
05/06/2026
Hands-on review · several weeks as main camera
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 passes, but not perfectly: it performs like a bigger camera, though its battery is a drawback.
9.0
Chroma Decay
≈ estimated
02/06/2026
Hands-on review · image quality, autofocus and vlogging
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 is almost perfect for vlogging and all-in-one use, but not the pick if image quality matters most.
9.0
Michael Ronin
≈ estimated
26/03/2026
Hands-on review · travel use, low light and audio tests
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 is the best compact for its size, but its audio trails action cameras and it may not be rugged enough.
8.0
Paula Mads
≈ estimated
24/03/2026
Long-term test · almost a year of use
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 is still a favourite point-and-shoot and a great stealth option for creators, despite a weak battery.
9.0
Chance Talks Cameras
≈ estimated
22/02/2026
Hands-on review · vacation use and stabilization, AF and mic tests
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 is pocket-sized and surprisingly capable, though it suits only certain kinds of buyers.
9.0
Always Aik
≈ estimated
20/12/2025
Long-term test · 6 months of vlogging use
Verdict
Canon PowerShot V1 is still fully recommended for lifestyle and travel vlogging, though not for techy or cinematic creators.
More graded video reviews (18)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
rossjukesphoto.co.uk
≈ estimated
25/09/2025
Blog review · Vlogging compact
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a pocket-sized camera built for 4K vlogging, with Canon Log 3 and a built-in ND filter, but it isn't weather-sealed.
8.0
space.com
✓ explicit
21/02/2026
Hands-on test · Night sky shooting
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 surprises with night-sky shots, capturing the Milky Way and Andromeda, but high-ISO noise and lack of tactile controls hold it back.
7.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
28/10/2025
Hands-on review · Vlogging camera
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a competent video camera with sharp 4K footage and effective stabilization, though it's less versatile for stills than a mirrorless camera.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
25/09/2025
Hands-on review · Compact vlogging camera
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a capable, pocketable hybrid with strong colors and quick touch controls, but it has no viewfinder and no built-in flash.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
07/04/2026
Hands-on review · Creator compact
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a capable creator compact with excellent image quality and reliable autofocus, though its limited zoom and missing flash hold it back.
9.2
chip.de
✓ explicit
17/11/2025
Lab test · Vlogging compact
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a strong video compact with effective stabilisation and fast autofocus, but its 60p crop and lack of viewfinder limit it.
7.7
phototrend.fr
✓ explicit
24/06/2025
Lab test · Vlogging compact
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 has very precise autofocus, but photo noise shows from 400 ISO, so it suits video and vlogging more than stills.
8.7
findmax.fr
✓ explicit
24/07/2026
Hands-on test · Vlog and streaming
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 suits vloggers and streamers who want a bigger sensor and unlimited 4K, but windy outdoor shooting is its weak point.
8.4
cameravlog.fr
✓ explicit
11/10/2026
Hands-on review · Vlogging compact
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 suits vloggers filming long takes or at a desk, but smooth walking shots need a gimbal-stabilised camera.
9.0
shoot.be
✓ explicit
24/06/2025
Hands-on test · Vlogging compact
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a fast-focusing vlog camera for beginners, though it won't fit a trouser pocket and struggles in dim light.

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What customers like about Canon PowerShot V1

  • 15 fps shooting catches fast movement in sequence.
  • ISO up to 32000 helps in dim rooms and at dusk.
  • A battery rated for 340 shots lasts a long day of shooting.
  • Eye detection for people and animals keeps subjects sharp.
  • A flip-out touchscreen makes low and high angles easy.
  • A headphone jack and microphone input help with audio for video.

What customers don't like about Canon PowerShot V1

  • The zoom is only 3.1 x, so distant subjects stay small.
  • There is no built-in flash, so night shots need a separate light.
  • There is no viewfinder, so every shot is framed on the screen.
  • 5 stops of stabilization leaves less room for slow handheld shots in the dark.

Verdict

For fast action, the Canon PowerShot V1 is worth a look, since 15 fps keeps a running child or a bike in frame. The ISO can reach 32000, which helps indoors and at dusk. The battery is rated for 340 shots, a comfortable margin for a day out. Eye detection works on people and animals, so faces stay sharp as subjects move. Video is well equipped too, with 360 min of recording, a headphone jack, a microphone input and a log profile for later grading. The trade-off is the zoom, which is only 3.1 x, so it is no choice for distant wildlife. It suits someone who shoots sport, kids and everyday video in one small camera and does not need reach.

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