Customer Ratings & Reviews

As a photographer by trade, I am interested in any and all photo and video related gear. From drones, to full frame mirrorless cameras, and even pocket cameras, I am always looking for tools that will help me with my passion. The Canon Powershot V1 is a good first version of this series and can only get better with time and feedback from real world users. This camera has been marketed as a vlogging video friendly camera and for those reasons, I feel it is important to take that into consideration. Rather than dive deep into any specifications, which are readily available, most likely on the same webpage as this review, I will point out my pros and cons, as a real world user. *** PROS *** This camera is compact, but not so small that you could easily lose it. It takes very little room and can easily fit in most pockets. The build quality feels very solid in the hands and the added thumb-grip makes holding it much more stable. I do also have the wrist strap secure at all times just in case. The focal length is to me, perfect for an all-in-one compact camera. While the reach may not be long enough for some people, I have been happy with the 16 to 50mm lens for everyday use. Would this be the lens for everyone, even on vacation? That is debatable, but I think it is great and will get the job done whether you have the screen flipped around for vlogging, or you are using it for scenery on vacation. Being that the lens has a variable aperture going from f/2.8 to f/4.5, this camera is great for vlogging and scenery only. More on this later. The lens is sharp and the focus performs well under decent lighting conditions. I have found that it snaps back and forth from your face, to an object held in front of the lens very quickly and accurately. Another great feature is that the touchscreen allows for tap focus and will lock on to a subject and hold the focus area very well. The camera also works perfectly with the ever important eye auto focus and even lets you select people or animals for focus priority. Keep in mind that this camera only has optical image stabilization, which works well in some situations and is definitely better than not having it at all. More on this later. The touchscreen menu system is user friendly and offers customization of key areas, such as the front dial, physical buttons, and an area to add custom menus for the settings you use most. Having used cameras from most every brand, I appreciate the Canon menu system and its ease of use. The physical buttons and dials on the camera exterior are all exactly where I would want them if I designed this camera. All of the important settings are readily accessible and easy to learn and use. The body also features a fan to keep the camera from overheating if for instance, you use it on a tripod shooting 4K video for an extended period of time. One of the most compelling features of this camera for my personal use is the fact that they included CLOG 3 and 10-bit color. While this isn’t for everyone, having a wider dynamic range for color grading your footage in post is a top necessity for my work. If you like to keep it simple, you can always use a standard color profile for your images and videos so you don’t have to do any color correction later, and they look great. More notable features include a built-in 3-stop ND filter that works both manually and automatically for bright lighting conditions. There are also headphone and microphone inputs. I have used my camera with the DJI Mic setup and it sounds phenomenal. That said, the built in microphone is excellent as well and really shines for vlogging or close subject work. Canon has also provided a fuzzy wind screen for windy conditions if you choose to record with the internal mic. Lastly, the camera will shoot natively in 4K at both 24 and 30fps, but unfortunately auto crops at 60fps. It also shoots in FHD at all frame rates without any cropping. *** CONS *** I believe this camera is a great option for most people in the situations I mentioned previously. It is a versatile tool for vlogging, talking head shots, b-roll, and vacations. I also believe that this camera has proven its worth to me for the applications it was designed for. That said, I have a wish list for the Powershot V2 version. For starters, I would like to see dual native ISO for video work. This way in extreme low light, the camera will produce a cleaner image with less noise. I know the design may have to change, but it would be really great to have an all in one camera this size with a fixed aperture of at least f/2.8. This way, you could expand the use of this camera for both photo and video portraits, with some nice out of focus backgrounds and more compression at 50mm. As it currently stands, this lens will only separate the subject from the background if you are very close to the focus object at any focal length. As stated previously, the camera will auto crop when shooting 60fps. This is unfortunate for me since I shoot indoors and would like the ability to have the full available frame for a wider field of view and the ability to crop or re-frame the image slightly in post. Since this camera only features lens stabilization, if you want buttery smooth video with no jitters and horizon leveling, you must consider putting it on a gimbal. This requires more investment and setup time. I am by no means saying that the lens stabilization is terrible. It works pretty well in most situations, but I own the extra gear and if I have the time, I will mount it on the gimbal every time. The wrist strap mounts on the body are pretty small and will only allow for the use of smaller straps with the thin push through cable. This is fine for light use, but I would attach a wrist, or body strap to the tripod socket instead. The camera only comes with a cold shoe, so unfortunately you cannot use lighting triggers or flashes. Again, not really what this camera is designed for, but it would be nice to have the ability to use a quick fill flash for photo ops under poor lighting conditions. Lastly, there is no internal EVF. I realize that would also raise the price, and possibly the size of the camera, but having an EVF, especially in bright lighting exterior conditions is HUGE. In an effort to keep the cost of this model at a reasonable price for most users, I feel like the Canon Powershot V1 is still a fantastic choice for all of the pros listed above. In conclusion, I would like to see Canon consider targeting semi professional and professional photographers with an all in one solution that has all of the missing features I mentioned and perhaps call it the Canon Powershot Pro V1.

With mobile phones capabilities these days, you have 4k recording in some cases already. However, some purists, nothing quite feels like holding a camera in your hands. I've got an iPhone 17 Pro Max, a couple 4k capable GoPro as well as another 4k camera on hand that app perform adequately, but being an older Canon SLR user, these Powershots just are really something nice to have an utilize. This being an Canon point and shoot, and being 24 MP, this is no slouch when it comes to taking still photos either. However, this model is specifically for 4k recording and it does a great job in such a small package. The other 4k camera I have is a tad larger so this Powershot is great for both its size/weight and portability. It's a little chunkier than more Powershots you may have used before but still and very compact size. With the companion smartphone app, you can control the camera remotely as well as make any photo edits to your shots/movies. I've been finding this setup quite useful while using a gimbal,. Allows me better handling of the camera and getting this shots lined up.

I wanted to step up my game of picture and video taking so I chose move to a Camera instead of the typical smart phone. I remembered the quality of Canon products so I chose this camera from past experience with their products. That being said, I was not disappointed when started using this camera. The build quality of this camera is top notch. The feel of the material used to give a proper grip and thumb rest at the best position. The finger rest allows for a perfect holding position. The screen folds out and rotates but also can be folded back in facing out. Does not have a built in flash, you will need to add one to the existing Canon Connection. SD card not included. I installed one (Fast SD card) and formatted in seconds. BlueTooth set of ok, WiFi was a little more difficult. After set up I took and transferred several pics to my phone with the Canon software. You can also set up to transfer automatically. There are tons of customizations. >See attached screen shots< Several options for resolution including 4K30 or 1080P60. I found video stabilization worked pretty well. I have uploded some pics to show how well and accurate to colors are. This camera has a cooling system with 2 exhaust vents and 1 intake. You could comfortably make a 2 hour pod cast video with this system and have great audio and imagery. The Speed of this camera is great as well. There are many functions for this camera in this range and would definitely recommend.

This is a GREAT little camera! I have a Canon R5 and I wanted something I could grab and go for vlogging and general photography and videography without having to grab my entire full frame kit and lenses. I have played with it for the past week, and I love it more each day. I throw it in my pocket with an extra battery and I find myself filming more because I had it with me. It works for photography as well but you need to realize what this is. Its not a full frame powerhouse but a grab and go alternative. Love the control ring on the front lens and I can connect my Rode mic on the shoe on the top and it feels good in the hand. For the price point, I don't think you can go wrong! Especially if you wanted a vacation camera that doesn't take up a bunch of space.

The picture quality and camera functionality are great. However, there is no built-in flash if that’s and important feature for you.

My selling point for this camera was one of Peter McKinnon’s videos where he showcased this camera and could see a real world test and I’m very pleased to say it did go beyond expectations. The internal ND filter, the 17mm equivalent lens and CLOG3 10bit recording made this a standout and clear winner among compact point and shoot style cameras. Also the included dead cat that covers the internal mic is a very simple but effective feature towards getting clear and crisp audio. Go ahead and buy this mightly little camera perfect for vlogging, traveling and capturing family moments, you won’t be dissapointed!

It takes very clear pictures and not too bulky to carry around during vacation. Great Buy.

I love it!! But I hate the fact it does not have a flash

I’m glad that I was able to get this while it was on sale! I had it in my cart for 2 months lol looking forward to learning how to use it and making content!

The Canon PowerShot V1 is very quickly becoming one of my favorite tools for creating video content. The first thing that stands out to me about this camera is that Canon made it thinking about video creators. The compact all-in-one design of the camera means that I don't have to worry about changing out lenses or having to put a lot of accessories on the camera in order to record videos. The ultra-wide zoom lens allows me to get in really close to my subjects when recording vlogs and videos in small spaces without sacrificing visual appeal. I was surprised to find out how close I could get to an object and still keep it framed nicely. The autofocus has done an excellent job of locking onto faces and smaller objects, with little to no hunting around for the right focus. The stabilization system does a nice job of smoothing handheld video footage, especially while walking. The built-in fan is one of my favorite features. I've been able to record several long clips in 4K mode without having to worry about the camera overheating, which has been a huge problem for me with other compact video cameras. The quality of 4K video looks great, and the option to shoot in Canon Log 3 allows for more flexibility with color correction if you want to go into more advanced post-production. The flip screen and tally light are small touches, but they really help when you're trying to record yourself. I was able to transfer the clips from my phone to the PowerShot V1 easily thanks to Bluetooth and the Canon Camera Connect app. Although the battery life is decent, I ended up ordering a spare battery to have on hand. In summary, the Canon PowerShot V1 offers an excellent combination of portability, video quality, and video creator-centric features. If you are someone who creates video content, this camera is definitely worth checking out.

Very easy to use. A lot of new tech aspects since my prior camera, now 10 years old. Small, convenient to carry, takes great pictures, will plan on using on travel.

This was truly a most loved gift. Amazing features. And perfect size for today’s content creators on the go.

I love it so far! Everyone says the pictures are amazing!

My first camera and so loving it! Specs wise and features just fits to my preference.

Love this camera a great little point and shoot camera. Pictures come out looking amazing!

Great pictures but designed more for video blogging. No flash but still ok indoor pictures. A flash would have made it better

only down side is no flash included but its great in low light situations

Good product very good customer service as well…..

Very good camera, but I wish I realized this was mainly for vlogging and video.

Great camera, fast autofocus, really great for vacation photos