Canon PowerShot V1 vs Sony A1 II
Critics score the Canon PowerShot V1 82 and the Sony A1 II 85 out of 100, from 6 and 6 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Sony A1 II higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sony A1 II 3 points ahead.
Image: CanonCanon PowerShot V1
Praised for: picture quality (4 of 6)
The catch: The lens is fixed and it overheats on long recordings.
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Image: SonySony A1 II
Praised for: picture quality (3 of 6), performance (3 of 6)
Criticised for: price (4 of 6)
The catch: It is very expensive for a modest update.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Canon PowerShot V1 | Sony A1 II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCMag | 70 | 80 | -10 |
| TechRadar | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Engadget | 87 | 88 | -1 |
| Cameralabs | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 90 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 80 | 80 | same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Canon PowerShot V1 minus the Sony A1 II. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Canon PowerShot V1 or the Sony A1 II?
Critics rate the Sony A1 II higher: 85 against 82. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Sony A1 II higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sony A1 II 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Canon PowerShot V1 and the Sony A1 II?
The Canon PowerShot V1: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Sony A1 II: critics agree, scores from 80 to 90.