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Canon A1300 vs Canon N

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Canon N Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Canon N Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A1300 and Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and N (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 11 months earlier than the N and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1300 matches up vs the N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon N

 A1300 N 

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon A1300

 N A1300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon N

 A1300 N 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus

Canon A1300 vs Canon N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon N has dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 against the N.

Canon A1300 vs Canon N size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and N is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon N Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and N.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A1300 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Canon N sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Canon N as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Canon N as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Canon N
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Canon N Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
72
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A1300 vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot N
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot N
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 2248
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 200 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $299