Canon PowerShot Pick PTZ Black
Its automatic subject detection and pan-tilt-zoom design physically follow the action, framing people without any operator needed. Weighing just 170g, this ultra-portable camera doubles as a webcam and can be controlled remotely via a smartphone for manual capture. It's best for families and solo content creators who want candid, hands-free photos and videos with themselves included in the frame.
Type compact
Weight 170 g
20 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile) 66th
- Strong affordability (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average build (4th percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Autofocus
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon PowerShot Pick PTZ | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PowerShot Pick PTZ | 72.5 | 39.9 | 4.1 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 32.8 | 47 | 29.5 | 66.1 | 23.6 | 65.1 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.7 | 96 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall19.6
- Video18.1
- Travel16.9
- Youtube17.7
- Beginner41.8
- Vlogging15.2
- Streaming28.7
- Photography21.5
- Wedding Events19
- Sports Wildlife24.2
- Product Photography23.2
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
