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Canon USA has released a teaser showing off the Canon PowerShot V1 and the Canon EOS R50 V. Both cameras will be announced globally on March 26, 2025. Hey, we got an announcement date correct!

Canon EOS R50 V

We don't have definitive specifications as of yet, but it's safe to assume that it'll be an entry level vlogger focused camera. We expect it to be around $650 USD and be kitted with a new lens.
Canon EOS R50 V Specifications
The lens we're told is a 14-30mm, with possibly a power zoom function. We don't know the speed of the lens, but don't expect it to be fast.
Canon PowerShot V1

This camera was announced in Asia for CP+ back in February and as previously reported, it will get its global launch next week. We're told the PowerShot V1 should be available in April.
- 22MP Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
- 16-50mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 zoom lens with 3EV ND filter
- Full-width 4K up to 30p from 5.7K capture
- 4K/60p from a 1.4x crop (1:1 pixel capture)
- Up to 30 fps stills capture in e-shutter mode
- Cooling fan for extended video recording
- Wired or wireless video streaming
- Multi-function hotshoe for flash or audio accessories
- Fully-articulated rear touchscreen
Conclusion
That's it for now, but we're sure everything else will come out fairly quickly between now and then.
I wanted to add, we were incorrect about the Canon EOS RV coming next week as well. We believe that will come in early May, but we're not 100% sure at this time.

Now, that's a price i would be happy about 🙂
That's weird.... the "6" disappeared. Anyway, corrected it.
It's good that Canon is (presumably) planning smaller cameras, though the current R50 without the EVF would be pretty close to the M6II already. The problem with that (for me) is lenses, the EF-M series was very small because of the mount. I like the idea of an APS-C RF mount camera as a travel backup, but in practice I didn't really ever take advantage of that in DSLR days and I doubt I'll start now.
For these V-aimed lenses, my money is on them being PZ and having an internal zoom motor.
AFAI can say I am not the "young generation". So I have no expectations in those new products.
I - with some reluctance - took the chance on a German rebate on R50 plus Sigma 18-50 DC DN this week (already over) and went the safe path for my new compact travel kit.
The R50 is okay (apart from the too small grip and the hot shoe), but the Sigma is quite cool. I'll post photos as soon as I'll get significant ones.
The R50 AF is great for such a cheap camera. I'll have to wait until I find out major differences from my R6m2.
Pray for RV going to use stacked CMOS & clog2, and then R7ii going to get the same treatment.
RV can use C70 sensor.