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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

Canon’s first serious compact camera in years is finally here – but is the Canon PowerShot V1 just the start?

Canon PowerShot V1.

As the compact camera makes a comeback, Canon is finally poised to bring its PowerShot line into 2025. The brand has just announced the Canon PowerShot V1… again. After announcing the camera with Asia-only availability last month, Canon is now launching the V1 in additional markets, including the US and UK.

Announced alongside the video-focused mirrorless Canon EOS R50 V, Canon’s young V line now includes the PowerShot V10, the V1 and the R50 V. But during a press conference, Canon’s product planning senior manager, Andrew McCallum, indicated that the company is “looking to expand” that V line – which currently is largely geared towards entry-level video and hybrid shooters.

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