Canon PowerShot V1 vs Ricoh GR IIIx
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
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 vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
Choose the Ricoh GR IIIx if…
- ✓You shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (102,400) gives it the edge after dark.
- ✓You value portability — at 262g (9.2 oz) it's noticeably lighter than the 426g (15.0 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
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, $100 under the Ricoh GR IIIx — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Ricoh GR IIIx has in-body IS — slower handheld shutter speeds and steadier video without relying on stabilised lenses.
- ›Weight: the Ricoh GR IIIx is 262g (9.2 oz) vs 426g (15.0 oz) — 164g you'll feel on a long day out.
Frequently asked
Is the Canon PowerShot V1 or the Ricoh GR IIIx better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
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 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 Ricoh GR IIIx?
Choose the Ricoh GR IIIx if you shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens. Choose it if you shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (102,400) gives it the edge after dark. Choose it if you value portability — at 262g (9.2 oz) it's noticeably lighter than the 426g (15.0 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Canon PowerShot V1 and the Ricoh GR IIIx?
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 | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1.4-inch | APS-C |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | GR ENGINE 6 |
| Effective Resolution | 22.3 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Lens Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Built-in Lens | 16-50mm f/2.8-4.5 (equiv.) | 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equiv.) |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 12800 | 100 – 102400 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | − | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | − | − |
| Flash Sync Speed | − | − |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10 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 | − | − |
| Built-in Mic | − | − |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | − |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | − | − |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | − | − |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | − | − |
| EVF Resolution | − | − |
| EVF Magnification | − | − |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | − | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-II | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $899 | $999 |
| Body Material | − | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 118.3×68×52.5 mm | 109.4×61.9×35.2 mm |
| Weight | 426g (15.0 oz) | 262g (9.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | − | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 400 shots | 200 shots |
| Battery Type | LP-E17 | DB-110 |
