Canon PowerShot V1 vs Fujifilm X100F
The bottom line
There's a real price gap here: the Canon PowerShot V1 at $899 versus the Fujifilm X100F at $1,299. The extra buys you a larger APS-C sensor. The question is whether those advantages are ones you'll use often enough to justify the premium — if not, the cheaper body is the smart buy.
Choose the Canon PowerShot V1 if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour.
- ✓You photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals that the other body lacks.
- ✓You're budget-conscious — it launched at $899, about $400 less, freeing money for lenses.
- ✓You vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
Choose the Fujifilm X100F if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings Log for gradable footage.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Canon PowerShot V1 is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and no clip limit.
- ›Price: the Canon PowerShot V1 launched at $899, $400 under the Fujifilm X100F — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Burst: the Canon PowerShot V1 shoots 10fps to the Fujifilm X100F's 8fps — the gap that decides whether you nail the peak moment in sports and wildlife.
Frequently asked
Is the Canon PowerShot V1 or the Fujifilm X100F better?
There's a real price gap here: the Canon PowerShot V1 at $899 versus the Fujifilm X100F at $1,299. The extra buys you a larger APS-C sensor. The question is whether those advantages are ones you'll use often enough to justify the premium — if not, the cheaper body is the smart buy.
Who should choose the Canon PowerShot V1?
Choose the Canon PowerShot V1 if you shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour. Choose it if you photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals that the other body lacks. Choose it if you're budget-conscious — it launched at $899, about $400 less, freeing money for lenses. Choose it if you vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
Who should choose the Fujifilm X100F?
Choose the Fujifilm X100F if you shoot video seriously — it brings Log for gradable footage.
What is the main difference between the Canon PowerShot V1 and the Fujifilm X100F?
Video: the Canon PowerShot V1 is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and no clip limit.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | X-Trans CMOS III |
| Sensor Size | 1.4-inch | APS-C |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | X-Processor Pro |
| Effective Resolution | 22.3 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Lens Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Built-in Lens | 16-50mm f/2.8-4.5 (equiv.) | 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv.) |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 12800 | 200 – 12800 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | − | 100 – 51200 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | − | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | − | 1/1000 |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | − |
| 1080p Recording | − | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | F-Log |
| Built-in Mic | − | Mono |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | − | 325 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | − | 0 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | − | Hybrid OVF/EVF |
| EVF Resolution | − | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | − | 0.52x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | Yes | No |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | − | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C | Micro USB 2.0 |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-II | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $899 | $1,299 |
| Body Material | − | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 118.3×68×52.5 mm | 126.5×74.4×52.4 mm |
| Weight | 426g (15.0 oz) | 469g (1.03 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | No |
| Battery Life (EVF) | − | 390 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 400 shots | 390 shots |
| Battery Type | LP-E17 | NP-95 |
