- Rumors suggest that a Canon Powershot V1 is on the way, with a 24MP sensor that is “close to micro four -thirds” in size
- It could be joined later in the year by a PowerShot SX70 Hs Bridge Camera Secovertor
- These two additions would create a huge varied PowerShot V-Series setup
There’s a lot of hype right now about the rumor Canon PowerShot V1. The new point-and-shoot camera is reportedly set to land as early as March and would signal a renewed engagement from Canon to make compact cameras-what may be a smart move, given that Compacts is enjoying something of a comeback.
We do not have too much product information to get off right now, but the proposed sensor size will only get compact camera more excited. According to Canon rumors, the PowerShot V1 will have a 24MP sensor that is “close to micro four -thirds” in size along with a 3x optical zoom lens.
For perspective, the sensor size is slightly larger than the 1-inch type used in existing point-and-slots like the viral PowerShot G7X Mark III, and other models such as PowerShot G5X Mark II. However, it is not the largest sensor cannon has agreed to its compact cameras-this price goes to the APS-C sensor used in the Powershot G1 x Mark III.
So which sensor size is the cute place? I expect Canon to be on a winner if it really takes the middle opportunity for micro four-thirds to its upcoming point-and-shoot-here is why.
Not too big, not too small
Sensor size has a major impact on both image quality and design, especially with point-and-shoot compressions that have a built-in lens. The larger the sensor size, the more comfortable image quality is generally, but there are also design outer.
Powershot G7X Mark III has a 20MP 1-inch sensor with a 4x optical zoom 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens. This sensor size measures 13.1 x 8.8 mm and only selects smartphones can match it for size, such as the Xiaomi 14 Ultra – Canon’s camera has the image quality edge but not on a long way.
Canon’s Powershot G1 x Mark III has a larger APS-C sensor measuring about 22.3 x 14.9 mm, but it is a larger camera and its 3x optical zoom 24-72 mm lens has a much more limited f /2.8-5.6 Maximum aperture and inferior close focusing skills, making it less practical in low light or for macro photography. I remember I tested the G1 X Mark III and wanted me to open the lens more.
Then there is the rumored PowerShot V1’s Micro Four Third Sensor that would measure about 18 x 13.5 mm. I expect this to be the sweet place of image quality, camera size and lens design. I expect the suggested 3x optical zoom lens to measure the one found in Leica D-LUX 8, a point-and-shooting camera that also has a micro-four third-duty sensor and has a 24-75 mm F /1.7- 2.8 lens.
This camera was a minor update of D-LUX 7, and its technique is essentially based on the dated Panasonic Lumix LX100 II. D-LUX 8 is one of a few high-quality compressions that you can buy today, but it costs about $ 1,595 / £ 1,450 / AU $ 2,790. Canon’s Powershot V1 was rumored to cost somewhere between $ 600-800. Even at the upper price end, there would be no other compact camera that matches the V1, provided that the rumor specifications are true, in which case it is intended to be an absolute treat.
And it could be joined by another new powershot later in 2025-a modern successor of Aging Powershot SX70 HS Bridge Camera. Canon rumors pour cold water on the chances of another 65x optical zoom model and suggest that the zoom area will be much smaller. Still, if the next powershot turns out to be in the shape of Panasonic’s ‘Travel Zooms’, such as Lumix ZS99 / TZ99, that would not be a bad thing – and Canon would have an enviable compact camera lineup again.
