Canon compact cameras tipped for a big return with rumored Powershot V1 – and I think that's Canon's most exciting play for 2025

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But, let’s be honest, new tech would be very welcome, too.

Here’s what’s being said and why Canon recommitting to compact cameras makes sense.

Canon could be discontinuing its popular Powershot G7 X III and essentially upgrading it with an all-new Powershot V1

A new dawn for Powershot?

It’ll likely shoot4Kvideo with a slight crop and include Canon’s C-Log3 andHDRPQ color profiles.

Much of those key specs tally with certain existing Powershot G-series cameras.

So, will this just feel like a rehash, likePanasonicdid with therecent Lumix ZS99 / TZ99?

There are simply not many high-quality options available today for the $600-800 mark.