Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Canon PowerShot V1 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about vloggers wanting all-in-one no-lens-swap setup — read the strengths below before deciding.
The G7X Mark III is the classic compact pick — Canon's pocket vlog camera that defined the category.
The PowerShot V1 is the best-compact pick — Canon's all-in-one with class-leading sensor.
Classic pocket vlog. Hard to find at MSRP. Built-in ND.
Best compact. Built-in ND. Unlimited 4K.
| Spec | Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III | Canon PowerShot V1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1-inch | 1.4" CMOS |
| Video | 4K | — |
| Form | — | |
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Lens | — | 16-50mm built-in |
| Features | — | Built-in ND |