Canon N vs Fujifilm XF1

On this page, we are comparing the Canon N and Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very close but the N (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The N was revealed 4 months after the Fujifilm XF1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the N grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Fujifilm XF1. The full galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N features outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N and Fujifilm XF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the N compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N and Fujifilm XF1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The N uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult.