For creators on the move, this compact camera delivers advanced video features like extended 4K recording, a large sensor and intelligent autofocus.
Big stories. Pocket-sized power.Powerful and pocketable, the Canon PowerShot V1 is a video-first compact camera packed with advanced features. It has a large 1.4 inch sensor, a built-in ultra-wide f/2.8 lens, and delivers high-quality audio – an ideal all-round camera to capture your content on the move.
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BUILT FOR CREATORSPowerShot V1 is a compact camera for creating on the go. Light and easy to use, it’s ready to record high-quality content whenever inspiration strikes.
Control in every shotSee how Canon Log 3 maximises dynamic range, preserving highlights and shadows for cinematic content and providing greater flexibility in post-production.
Scroll-stopping qualityCreate standout content with unlimited 4K recording and 4K 60p for high-res motion capture. Switch it up with smooth slow-motion shots, thanks to full HD120p, and shoot for longer with active cooling.
Shoot with confidenceRely on a sharp and accurate autofocus, with intelligent subject recognition that can detect both people and animals. A large 1.4-inch sensor ensures 4K quality even in low-light, plus a built-in wide-angle lens for an easy and reliable vlogging experience.
Compact and simpleShoot whenever inspiration strikes with a lightweight 374g camera that fits in your pocket. PowerShot V1 makes it easy to elevate your social media content, with a taller aspect ratio for vertical shooting and smooth, handheld video thanks to advanced image stabilisation.
Crystal clear soundControl your audio with the built-in microphone with noise reduction, delivering high quality sound wherever you are. For enhanced audio, plug in an external mic and monitor the quality in real-time through your headphones.
Shoot and share on the goHit the record button for a quick-start to shooting, then connect your smartphone via WiFi or USB for fast content uploads. Livestream with simple plug-and-play functionality, and flip the vari-angle screen to make sure you’re always in frame.
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Specifications
Audio
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
Battery
| Battery level indicator | Yes |
| Battery level indicator number of levels | 4 |
Camera
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Camera drive modes | Continuous high/Continuous high+/Continuous low/Self-timer/Single |
| Continuous shooting | 15 fps (mechanical shutter) / 30 fps (electronic shutter) |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Histogram options | Brightness/RGB |
| Image processor | DIGIC X |
| Languages support | Arabic/Czech/Danish/Dutch/English/Finnish/French/German/Greek/Hindi/Hungarian/Indonesian/Italian/Japanese/Korean/Norwegian/Polish/Portuguese/Romanian/Russian/Simplified Chinese/Spanish/Swedish/Thai/Traditional Chinese/Turkish/Ukrainian/Vietnamese |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Other operating systems supported | Android/iOS |
| Scene modes | Auto/Faithful/Fine detail/Landscape/Monochrome/Portrait/Standard |
| Self-timer delay | 10/2 s |
| Shooting modes | Aperture priority/Auto/Intelligent auto/Manual/Scene/Shutter priority |
| Tripod mounting supported | Yes |
| Tripod thread | 1/4 " |
| White balance | Auto/Cloudy/Custom modes/Daylight/Flash/Fluorescent/Shade/Tungsten |
Design
| Dustproof | No |
| Market segment | Consumer |
| Product colour | Black |
Display
| Display | LCD |
| Display brightness adjustment | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 3 " |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 7.5 cm |
| Number of manual brightness adjustment levels | 5 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Vari-angle LCD display | Yes |
Exposure
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 3200 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted/Evaluative (Multi-pattern)/Spot |
Flash
| Brand specific flash systems | E-TTL II (Canon) |
| Flash exposure compensation | Yes |
| Flash exposure correction | ±3EV (1/3 EV step) |
| Flash sync-speed | 1/250 s |
| Shoe mounting point | Yes |
| Shoe mounting point type | Hot shoe |
Focusing
| Auto Focus (AF) area (auto selection) (horizonlal/vertical) | 100/100 % |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | No |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | No |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | AI Focus/One Shot Focus/Servo Auto Focus |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.05 m |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Focusing system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
Lens system
| Focal length range | 8.2 - 25.6 mm |
| Maximum aperture number | 2.8 |
| Optical zoom | 3.1 x |
Memory
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Memory slots | 1 |
Network
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b/802.11g/Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Operational conditions
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | No |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Wrist strap included | Yes |
Picture quality
| Camera type | Compact camera |
| Colour filter type | Primary colour filter |
| Image formats supported | C-RAW/HEIF/JPEG/RAW |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Maximum image resolution | 5760 x 3840 pixels |
| Megapixel (approx.) | 22.3 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Still image resolution(s) | 5760x3840, 3840x2560, 2880x1920, 2400x1600, 4032x2688, 3840x3840, 2560x2560, 1920x1920, 1600x1600, 5120x3840, 3408x2560, 2560x1920, 2880x1616, 2400x1344, 5760x3840 |
| Supported aspect ratios | 1:1/16:9/3:2/4:3 |
| Total megapixels | 23.9 MP |
Ports & interfaces
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | No |
Shutter
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/2000 s |
Vendor information
Video
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Video formats supported | MP4 |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080/3840 x 2160 pixels |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder information | AE lock |