CANON · COMPACT · 2025
Canon PowerShot V1
A pocketable vlogging compact with a 1.4-type sensor, a wide 16–50 mm equivalent f/2.8 zoom and 4K video, weighing 426 g.
- Vlog-ready: screen faces you + mic input
- Mid-range (our label)
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Key strengths
- Larger 1.4-type sensor than typical 1-inch compacts
- Ultra-wide 16 mm equivalent for arm's-length vlogging
- Vari-angle screen, mic input and 4K up to 60p (cropped)
Things to consider
- No viewfinder
- Fixed lens — you can't add a telephoto later
- 4K 60p is cropped
Who it suits
Vloggers who want one small camera with a wide built-in zoom and no lenses to swap.
Where these specs come from
Specs were read from the pages above on 3 October 2026. Where a maker doesn't state something clearly we leave it blank (—) rather than guess. Makers update firmware and specs, so check their page before you buy. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
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