The Canon PowerShot V1 is a compact and powerful camera, particularly suited for videography. With its large 1.4-inch sensor and an integrated ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with a high aperture of f/2.8, it allows for the capture of high-quality videos and images. The camera is lightweight and portable, making it the ideal companion for on-the-go use. It offers modern features such as a touchscreen and image stabilization, ensuring clear and stable shots. The PowerShot V1 is thus a versatile solution for creative content, whether in everyday life or while traveling.
Camera type | Compact camera |
Camera equipment | Lens built-in |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Image sensor format | 1/4" The new value is being reviewed |
Aperture | f/ 2.8 - 4.5 |
Continuous shooting mode | 30 FPS |
Memory card type | SD |
Item number | 56755740 |
Manufacturer | Canon |
Category | Cameras |
Manufacturer No. | 6390C001 |
Release date | 10/4/2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Metal, Plastic |
Scene mode | Landscape, Portrait, Sports |
Scope of application | Action, General application, Portable, Sports, Travel photography |
Camera type | Compact camera |
Camera equipment | Lens built-in |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Flash equipment | E-TTL II, Hot shoe |
White balance | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorinating, Glowing, Manual, umbra |
Exposure type | Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual |
Closure type | Electric, Mechanical-switch |
Self-timer delay | 10 s, 2 s |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual |
Connection | 1/4" |
Image sensor resolution | 22.30 Mpx |
Image resolution | 5760 x 3840 pixels |
Image sensor type | CMOS II |
Image sensor format | 1/4" The new value is being reviewed |
Image sensor size | 18.4 x 12.3 mm |
Crop factor | 1.95 |
Supported page ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 100 |
Max. ISO sensitivity | 3200 |
ISO light sensitivity | 100 - 3200 |
Min. aperture opening | f/2.8 |
Max. aperture | f/2.8 |
Aperture | f/ 2.8 - 4.5 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 8.20 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 25.60 mm |
Optical zoom | 3.10x |
Lens equipment | Image stabilisation, Video lens, Wide-angle lens, Zoom function |
Filter thread | 0 mm Edited by a customer |
Min. focal length (exact) | 16 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 50 mm |
Optical zoom | 3.10x |
Filter thread | 0 mm Edited by a customer |
Lens equipment | Image stabilisation |
Aperture | f/ 2.8 - 4.5 |
Min. aperture opening | f/2.8 |
Max. aperture | f/2.8 |
Display size (inches) | 3" |
Display | LCD |
Display technology | LCD |
Panel technology | TFT |
Resolution | 1040000 Pixel |
Display functions | Fold-out, Tilt and swivel, Touch screen |
Viewfinder type | No viewfinder |
Viewfinder resolution | 0 Pixel Edited by a customer |
Coverage | 0% Edited by a customer |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Minimum focus distance | 5 cm |
Autofocus type | Dual Pixel, Eye recognition, Face recognition, Phase-based |
Autofocus areas | 0x Edited by a customer |
Shutter speed | 1/16000 s, 1/2000 s |
Max. shutter speed | 1/16000 s |
Continuous shooting mode | 30 FPS |
Max. video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Max. refresh rate | 120 fps |
Max. frame rate | 4k (60fps), Full HD (120fps) |
Memory card type | SD |
Number of storage compartments | 1 |
Image file formats | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
Video file formats | mp4 |
Connections | 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm microphone, Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Power capacity | 7.92 Wh |
Supported charging power | 7.5 – 15 W |
Country of origin | Japan |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
Scope of delivery | Wrist strap, without charger |
Width | 118.30 mm |
Length | 52.50 mm |
Height | 68 mm |
Weight | 426 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 20 cm |
Width | 16 cm |
Height | 12 cm |
Weight | 725 g |
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