Canon N vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Here, we are analyzing the Canon N vs FujiFilm F80EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the N (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizes.

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The N was brought out 2 years after the F80EXR which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the N scores vs the F80EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N has outside 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) while the FujiFilm F80EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the N versus the F80EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and F80EXR is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and F80EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The N uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more recent N should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.