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Canon N vs Olympus 7000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon N vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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Canon N vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon N and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 4 years after the 7000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the N scores vs the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus 7000

 N 7000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon N

 7000 N 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Olympus 7000

 N 7000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has external dimensions 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 Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the N versus the 7000.

Canon N vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and 7000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher N provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon N vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Olympus 7000
 Canon PowerShot NOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 172g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $280