Canon PowerShot V1 Review: A Compact Camera That Excels in Video and Photography

The Canon PowerShot V1 is a compact camera designed for vloggers and content creators, offering exceptional video quality and solid photography capabilities.

Remember when everyone thought compact cameras were done for? Well, guess what—they’re back, and the Canon PowerShot V1 is leading the charge. Perfect for vloggers and content creators who refuse to settle, this little powerhouse packs a 1.4-inch 22-megapixel sensor, optical stabilization, and 4K supersampled video that’ll make your footage pop. (Take that, smartphone cameras.)

Now, let’s talk design. Sure, the V1 might not win any slimness contests next to Sony’s ZV-1 II, but what it lacks in svelteness, it makes up for with a rugged build and handy features. Think fully articulating screen for those awkward angles and a hotshoe because sometimes, you just need more light. And that rubberized grip? It’s like the camera’s giving you a reassuring handshake.

Vlogging? The V1’s got your back with a 16-50mm lens that keeps your face in the frame (no more half-face shots, thank goodness). Video quality is where it really shines—4K at 30p or 60p, and if you’re into post-production magic, there’s 10-bit video in Canon’s C-Log 3 or HDR. Autofocus is on point too, with eye- and face-detection that gives Sony a run for its money.

And hey, photographers aren’t left out. That big sensor and Canon’s Digic X processor mean you can shoot fast and in low light without breaking a sweat. Plus, optical stabilization means your shots stay sharp, even if your hands don’t.

Facing off against DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 is no small feat, but the PowerShot V1 holds its own as a hybrid champ for creators who want the best of both worlds. At $900, it’s a steal for anyone who thinks ‘compact’ shouldn’t mean ‘compromise.’