Canon's tiny vlogging camera with a fixed 18mm lens and flip-up screen.
The Canon PowerShot V1 is Canon's purpose-built vlogging camera, launched in 2024. With a 1-inch sensor, fixed 18mm f/2.8 equivalent lens, and a flip-up touchscreen, it targets content creators who want better quality than a smartphone in a pocket-sized package.
Key features include the 1-inch sensor for improved low-light and bokeh over smaller sensors, a fixed 18mm f/2.8 equivalent wide-angle lens ideal for arm's-length vlogging, electronic stabilisation, 4K video, and a microphone input. The flip-up screen enables easy framing for selfie-style content.
The PowerShot V1 competes with the Sony ZV-1 series, DJI Pocket, and Insta360 Ace Pro in the dedicated vlogging camera space. The 1-inch sensor is its main advantage over smartphone-derived competitors. The fixed lens limits versatility compared to interchangeable-lens vlog cameras.
New on the used market. Check the flip screen mechanism, lens elements for dust, and microphone input. A niche product for dedicated vloggers. Most users may be better served by a smartphone or a compact mirrorless like the Canon EOS M50 II.