Canon N vs Canon SX500 IS
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Canon N vs Canon SX500 IS Key Specs
Canon N
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- 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 SX500 IS
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2012
- Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
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Let's take a deeper look at the Canon N vs Canon SX500 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe N was announced 5 months later than the SX500 IS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the N grades versus the SX500 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Canon SX500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SX500 IS
| N | SX500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon N
| SX500 IS | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Canon SX500 IS
| N | SX500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | August 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 461k | Identical screen resolution |
Canon N vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N features outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX500 IS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the N vs the SX500 IS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N and SX500 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.
Canon N vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and SX500 IS.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.
Canon N vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon N Portrait photography information
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,600s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Canon N Street photography highlights
Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (195 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone support
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon N vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 1 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/1600 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 341 grams (0.75 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | 195 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-9L | NB-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $299 | $299 |