- Global launch of EOS R50 V and POWERSHOT V1 V SERIES OF VLOGGING CAMERES
- A new RF-S 14-30mm Power Zoom lens was also revealed for EOS R50 V
- Powershot V1 costs the same as EOS R50 V with 14-30 mm lens
Canon has revealed the new EOS R50 V along with confirming the global availability of its PowerShot V1, which was only announced last month for Japan.
Both V-Series models are part of Canon’s Vlogging-focused camera range that joins the Powershot V10-Point-and-Shoot-Compact-Vi expect more models to follow.
I had a two-day hands-on with both cameras ahead of the launch and you can discover if the compact camera’s fanfare is justified in my PowerShot V1 practical review.
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The EOS R50 V is, on the other hand, Canon’s first V-series mirror-free camera, and it surprisingly uses the same RF mounting and 24MP APS-C sensor as the EOS R50.
Next to the EOS R50 V, Canon launched the new RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 is stm PZ lens (£ 379.99 / AU $ 579). PZ stands for Power Zoom – a smooth zoom feature ideal for video, and specially designed for EOS R50 V.
Despite their various design signals, PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V share with 14-30 mm lens the same launch price in the UK, respectively, £ 959.99, but is slightly separated in Australia and cost AU $ 1,449 and AU $ 1,499 respectively. Alternatively, the EOS R50 V can be purchased Body for £ 729.99 / AI $ 1,169, or in a creation essence with lens and accessories for £ 999.99 (AU -accessibility of the creators kit is TBC). The sale starts on April 10 and I update this article with us prices when I have that info.
Let’s take a closer look at the EOS R50 V, and then consider which of the two new models that add better value to beginners vloggers.
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Canon EOS R50 V VS EOS R50: A new video -located design
Essentially, the EOS R50 V packs pretty much the same EOS R50 technology for a body designed for video, with slightly better video features, but it lacks a viewer.
Take your shooting feature button as an example – there are a number of video settings, including three custom settings, you can save for quick access, but only one option for photography. The EOS R50’s shooting mode is the flip side of it.
It also has rack mounting for vertical and horizontal setups and accessories, plate buttons in front and rear, a talk lamp, plus a vari-wine screen for selfies and awkward angles, with car support for vertical live views and menus. It all feels pretty high than for a camera for this under 1,000 pounds of price.
Other practical video features include aspect markers, time code, USB-C power and charging, microphone and headphone gates, false color, zebra screen and manual focus topped.
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4K 30fps 4: 2: 2 10-bit video is overlooked from 6K, plus there is Canon’s C-Log 3 color profile and record times up to 2 hours. You can up 4K image speed to 60 FPS, while Full HD delivers up to 120 FPS.
The same double Pixel Autofocus II system used by EOS R6 Mark II is found here that offers topic and eye detection for humans and animals.
The camera has a power zoom handle and can be purchased with the new RF-S 14-30mm Power Zoom lens for smooth video zoomer. It is also a decent live streaming camera with 4-channel audio and compatibility with Canon’s Live Switcher app for setting up multiple cam-up for three EOS R50 V’s can be synchronized.
It is a decent series of upgrades to video -located users from the EOS R50.
EOS R50 V VERSUS POWERSHOT V1
Unlike the EOS R50 V, the Powershot V1 is a compact camera, which means it has a built-in 3.1x optical zoom lens-it is a complete package. But with PowerShot V1, which costs the same as EOS R50 V with 14-30mm lens, which model makes the most sense for beginners vloggers?
With objective attached, the EOS R50 V is a heavier and larger package, but not much – its height and width are no greater. Both cameras could slip into a jacket pocket while V1 could squeeze into smaller pockets.
The EOS R50 V has a larger APS-C sensor for V1’s new 1.4-inch sensor, so generally expect a little better image quality.
However, you can expect a similar depth of field and focus decreases from the two above lenses, plus optical stabilization rated up to 5ev. (Of course you can buy different lenses for EOS R50 V for different looks – for example, there are decent Sigma Fast Aperture Zoom and Prime Lenses available that I have tested and can recommend.)
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Canon says the EOS R50 V’s autofocus is better than the PowerShot V1s, plus it has a bit more powerful video features, some of which were mentioned earlier. However, it does not have a built-in ND filter that V1 does, while 14-30mm (21-45 mm effective) kit lens is not as wide as V1’s 16-50 mm Heller-time-mentioned is probably more versatile for vlogging in particular.
If you want a simple one-stop vlogging camera, PowerShot V1 is likely to make more sense. But if you want a camera that can support you as your skills grow, with the opportunity to swap lentils, the EOS R50 V is a more serious package for the same money.
Which model would you go for and why – Canon EOS R50 V or Canon Powershot V1? Tell us that in the comments below.
