Canon PowerShot V1 Price, Specifications, Availability Confirmed
Canon has announced the global launch of the PowerShot V1, a compact camera designed specifically for content creators. Sitting above the PowerShot G7 X Mark III in Canon’s compact line-up, the PowerShot V1 offers advanced video features in a portable body, following on from the PowerShot V10 released in 2023.
With a large 1.4-inch CMOS sensor, 4K video recording and Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, the PowerShot V1 is aimed at vloggers, livestreamers, educators and social media creators looking for a dedicated camera that’s easy to carry and simple to use.
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Built-in Lens
The PowerShot V1 features a 16-50mm equivalent built-in lens with a variable maximum aperture of f/2.8–4.5, making it suitable for everything from wide-angle vlogging to portraits. It has a 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen (but no viewfinder) for easy framing at different angles and self-recording, along with a switch that lets users toggle between stills and video modes. The lens includes a customisable control ring, allowing users to assign functions like focus, zoom or exposure compensation.
The Canon PowerShot V1 has a hotshoe on top that supports Canon’s range of accessories, including a supplied wind muff that attaches over the onboard mic. Audio features also include a microphone input, headphone jack and compatibility with the Tascam XLR adapter for professional audio setups.
The Canon PowerShot V1 is small enough to slip into a coat pocket or handbag.
Canon PowerShot V1 Key Features
The Canon PowerShot V1 captures 22.3MP stills and supports 4K video recording at 30p with no recording time limit, thanks to a built-in cooling system. It also supports 4K 60p with a 64% crop and Full HD video at 120p. Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system provides subject tracking and eye detection for both people and animals.
In addition, the PowerShot V1 includes Canon Log 3, focus peaking, zebra patterns, timecode support and a tally lamp, along with self-timer options and a Product Focus mode, which is useful for creators filming product reviews or demonstrations. It also features optical image stabilisation offering up to 5 stops of shutter speed compensation, with additional digital stabilisation for video.
The new camera's connectivity options include USB-C for charging, live streaming or webcam use, plus Wi-Fi for fast wireless transfers.
The PowerShot V1 measures 118.3 x 68 x 52.5 mm and weighs 426 g including the battery and SD card.
Canon PowerShot V1 Price and Availability
The Canon PowerShot V1 will be available from 10th April 2025 with a suggested retail price of £959.99 / €1089.99.
Canon PowerShot V1 Specifications
Camera type: compact
Announced: 26th March 2025
Sensor: 1.4-inch type 22.3 MP CMOS
Lens: 8.2 - 25.6 mm F2.8-4.5 - equivalent to 16-50mm in full-frame terms
Optical stabilisation: Up to 5 stops compensation
Max video resolution: 4K 30p or 4K 60p with a 64% crop
Dimensions (W x H x D): 118.3 x 68 x 52.5 mm
Weight: 426 g with battery and SD card
