The EOS R50 V and PowerShot V1 are Canon's newest affordable cameras for content creators

Note: This article was first published on 28 March 2025.

Canon is releasing not one, but two new video-centric cameras that are designed specially for content creators. Meet the new Canon EOS R50 V and PowerShot V1.

Canon EOS R50 V

As its name suggests, the EOS R50 V is the video-focused version of the EOS R50. The two share many components, but the EOS R50 V’s body has been tweaked to make it conducive for videography.

Inside, you’ll find a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor, which is paired with Canon’s Digic X image processor.

The important thing for readers to know is that it can use the full width of its sensor to take 4K videos at up to 30fps. You can increase that frame rate to 60fps, but that comes with a fairly heavy 1.5x crop. Naturally, it can take 10-bit 422 videos in Canon C-Log 3 or HDR PQ and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma).

To make it more convenient for video recording, it has a second tripod socket so it can be mounted vertically to record TikToks and Instagram reels. It also has dedicated microphone and headphone jacks for audio. The USB-C port allows it to be easily charged or double up as a high-quality webcam for your camera.

One thing to note is that it doesn’t have an EVF, so all framing has to be done using the articulated 3-inch display that has a resolution of 1.04 million dots.

All in all, the EOS R50 V looks like a compelling option for anyone who’s looking for an entry-level interchangeable lens camera for video work.

Canon PowerShot V1

The PowerShot V1 was first unveiled earlier last month at CP+ and it’s a compact point-and-shoot camera with video-centric features. It’s said to be the answer to Sony’s ZV-1 Mark II.

This has a fixed lens, which is an 8.2-25.6mm f2.5-4.5 unit. In full frame terms, that translates to 17 to 52mm, which should be adequate for a wide range of video types. It also has a built-in 3-stop ND filter.

The sensor is a 22-megapixel 1.4-inch type sensor. This is significantly larger than the Sony’s 1-inch type sensor. In fact, it’s more comparable in size to a Micro Four Thirds sensor. This should mean better performance in low-light situations.

The PowerShot V1 can use the full width of that sensor to record 4K 30fps videos. But if you want to take 4K 60fps videos, that will come with a 1.4x crop. It takes 10-bit 422 videos and supports the Canon C-Log 3 format.

This camera looks ideal for anyone who wants a capable and fuss-free device to start their vlogging journey. Seasoned content creators may also find it to be an adequate secondary or backup camera.

Availability and pricing

The Canon EOS R50 V is S$899 for the body alone and S$1,199 if paired with the RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens. It will be available from 21 April 2025.

The Canon PowerShot V1 is S$1,399 and it goes on sale on 1 April 2025.

You will be able to find both cameras at the Canon Online Store.

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