But while the PowerShot V1 is video-focused, it could be considered Canon's first serious point-and-shoot camera in more than five years, depending on if you consider the PowerShot V10 (which was introduced in 2023) an advanced compact camera or a vlogging camera.

Canon is expanding its vlogging lineup in a big way with two new models, the R50 V mirrorless and PowerShot V1 compact, both designed to take on cameras in Sony's vlogging lineup. The PowerShot V1 has an interesting new 1.

The new Canon PowerShot V1 is the brand’s first compact camera in years, outside of the odd vertical vlogger V10. But the PowerShot V1 is a video-focused camera that comes as all of the brand’s stills-focused compact cameras are all out of stock. That’s thanks largely to the viral status of the Canon G7 X series.

Plus Canon has unveiled a new RF-S 14-30mm power zoom lens which was designed for this camera specifically. Powerful video on the Canon EOS R50 V. Canon is clearly following up it