Headline features include that 22.3MP, 1.4-inch sensor.
A bigger sensor size in general means better image quality, but there are caveats.
The notable PowerShot V1 drawback for me is the f/2.8-4.5 maximum aperture of its 3.1x optical zoom lens.
Here’s the Canon PowerShot V1 compact (left), alongside the PowerShot G7X Mark III (right)(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
However, the PowerShot V1 makes a strong first impression.
The lens is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS) that’s rated up to 5EV.
That’s a decent performance for photography, though it’s of little use for video.
From left to right: Canon PowerShot V10, Canon PowerShot V1 and Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III.(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
For that, there’s digital (or electronic) image stabilization (DIS).
Usually, the camera’s exposure metering and color are linked to the focus area.
It’s a good practice to set white balance manually, rather than rely on auto white balance.
I don’t mind the crop so much, as it effectively extends the lens for close-up B-roll.
Would I have preferred a faster maximum aperture, say f/1.8-2.8?
Yes, but that wouldn’t be possible within the same compact lens dimensions.
I’ll share more findings in my upcoming in-depth review.
I’ve also made several photos in full quality.
From left to right: Canon PowerShot V1, Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
From left to right: Canon PowerShot V1, Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
From left to right: Canon PowerShot V10, Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III, Canon PowerShot V1(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
From left to right: Canon PowerShot V10, Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III, Canon PowerShot V1, Canon EOS R50 V(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
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General detail in this selfie is really sharp, plus subject-tracking autofocus has delivered pin-sharp focusing on the eyes(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
Close focusing capabilities are impressive(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
There’s a trippy feeling to this image when the focal length is at the widest setting and the focusing is close-up.(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
Taken at the 50mm focal length and maximum f/4.5 aperture, there’s still a reasonable focus fall off here(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
This close up at 50mm f/4.5 shows what the 1.4-inch sensor is capable of(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
Here’s the same subject but with the aperture set to f/11 – this depth of field is what you could expect from a standard smartphone.(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
