Canon's New Camera Is in a Category Once Thought Practically Dead

A new point-and-shoot camera? In 2025? That might seem surprising if you aren't up on the latest trends. The reality is the prices of used and older compact cameras have gone through the roof. There's a real interest, especially among younger people, for capable cameras separate from their phones. Canon follows recent announcements by Nikon, Panasonic and others with its new camera in a category once thought dead. The PowerShot V1 records 4K video at 60fps, takes 22.3-megapixel photos and has a stabilized zoom lens. Perhaps most interesting, and hinting that there may be more cameras to come in the future, is that the V1 features an entirely new, 1.4-inch image sensor. Most of the V1's likely competitors, like the Sony ZV-1 II, have 1-inch sensors. A larger sensor generally translates to better image quality. For Vloggers and more Canon/CNET 1.4-inch sensor (similar in size to M4/3) 4K60 with crop, 4K30 full frame with down sampling 5,760x3,840 photos (22.3 megapixels) RAW and ... Read full article.