Canon PowerShot V1 vs Sony A7 IV
Critics score the Canon PowerShot V1 82 and the Sony A7 IV 87 out of 100, from 6 and 9 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Canon PowerShot V1 higher and 4 scored the Sony A7 IV higher. On average those critics put the Sony A7 IV 4 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.
All 6 reviews of the Canon PowerShot V1 →
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Image: SonySony A7 IV
Praised for: picture quality (4 of 9), build quality (3 of 9)
Criticised for: price (6 of 9)
The catch: 4K60 video is cropped and burst speed is modest.
All 9 reviews of the Sony A7 IV →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Canon PowerShot V1 | Sony A7 IV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCMag | 70 | 90 | -20 |
| TechRadar | 80 | 89est. | -9 |
| Cameralabs | 83est. | 89est. | -6 |
| Trusted Reviews | 80 | 83est. | -3 |
| Engadget | 87 | 83est. | +4 |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 83est. | +7 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Canon PowerShot V1 minus the Sony A7 IV. 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 A7 IV?
Critics rate the Sony A7 IV higher: 87 against 82. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Canon PowerShot V1 higher and 4 scored the Sony A7 IV higher. On average those critics put the Sony A7 IV 4 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Canon PowerShot V1 and the Sony A7 IV?
The Canon PowerShot V1: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Sony A7 IV: critics agree, scores from 83 to 90.