Canon N Alternatives
The N is rated #100 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a quick analysis of the N.
12MP
1/2.3"
195 grams
28-224mm (f3.0-5.9)

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
34
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
34
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (28-224mm 8.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
good min ISO (80)
bad battery (200 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
has no RAW files
The following are several alternatives to the Canon PowerShot N ordered by their total score. You are able to view a thorough review of any camera or a comparison to the Canon N by using the links below each camera card. You can also click on the symbol to take a look at a visual comparison or follow this link to view them all alongside each other.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with tracking autofocus
fast at the tele end (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
no headphone jack

#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with tracking autofocus
fast at the tele end (f4.0)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competitors in class (399 grams)
no headphone jack

#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with tracking autofocus
fast at the tele end (f4.0)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competitors in class (392 grams)
no headphone jack

#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competitors in class (346 grams)

#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competitors in class (384 grams)

#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
built in lens has zoom (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f2.7)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.4)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
no external mic jack

#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
built in lens has zoom (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with tracking autofocus
fast at the tele end (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed screen
has no phase detect AF

#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
fast at the tele end (f2.8)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed screen
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)

#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with tracking autofocus
fast at the tele end (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competitors in class (391 grams)
