Canon’s first zoom compact camera with a built-in lens for some time, the Canon PowerShot V1, excels for both still images for video and is now one of the best compact cameras for vlogging.
What makes this camera different to video-centric rivals such as the Sony ZV-1 Mark II is the inclusion of a new 22MP, Type 1.4 CMOS sensor. Type 1.4 sensors are similar to Micro Four Thirds chips, but have a wider 3:2 aspect ratio.
Via this tempting Amazon deal, you can now get the Canon PowerShot V1 for a competitive $898.95. This is an ideal camera for people who want to record video too, but is also a great choice as a standalone compact camera for stills. It’s perfect for street and travel!
Canon PowerShot V1 key features
- 22MP Type 1.4 Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
- 16-50mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 zoom lens, with built-in 3EV ND filter
- 4k video recording at 60p from a 1.4x crop area
- 4k video recording at 30p from the full width of the sensor (approximately)
- 10-bit Log video recording
- Stills capture up to 30fps
- Fully articulated rear touchscreen – 3 inch, 1,040,000 dots
- Hotshoe for flash and audio accessories, plus headphone and mic sockets
‘I was impressed by the Canon V1 – probably more than I was expecting,’ said our tough-to-please technical editor in his write up.
‘It’s small but handles well, and gives nice-looking images, at least in good light. While it is, of course, very video focused, it doesn’t give up on traditional controls like the Sony ZV-E1 Mark II.’
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