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Canon N Alternatives

The N is rated #103 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)
Canon PowerShot N front thumbnailportrait21street65sports25travel61landscape36vlogging72
Portability
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)
Fujifilm X30 front thumbnailportrait47street64sports52travel62landscape58vlogging34
Portability
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
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#2 Nikon P7800
12MP 1/1.7" 399 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel68landscape58vlogging75
Portability
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
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#3 Nikon P7700
12MP 1/1.7" 392 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel65landscape54vlogging75
Portability
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
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#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP 1/1.7" 346 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front thumbnailportrait46street66sports43travel61landscape55vlogging36
Portability
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)
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#5 Casio EX-10
12MP 1/1.7" 384 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Casio Exilim EX-10 front thumbnailportrait42street67sports43travel65landscape58vlogging33
Portability
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)
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#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP 1/1.7" 294 grams 24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Samsung EX2F front thumbnailportrait42street68sports31travel66landscape53vlogging71
Portability
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
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#7 Canon G16
12MP 1/1.7" 356 grams 28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Canon PowerShot G16 front thumbnailportrait48street58sports43travel64landscape58vlogging33
Portability
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
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#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP 2/3" 353 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X20 front thumbnailportrait46street58sports52travel60landscape55vlogging31
Portability
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)
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#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP 1/1.7" 391 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Pentax MX-1 front thumbnailportrait42street65sports43travel61landscape55vlogging33
Portability
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)
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