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Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2013
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 2 years after the SX210 IS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the N matches up versus the SX210 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SX210 IS

 N SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon N

 SX210 IS N 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Canon SX210 IS

 N SX210 IS 

Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N offers external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX210 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the N compared to the SX210 IS.

Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and SX210 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and SX210 IS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher N provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
72
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon N vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot NCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 220g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $226