Canon N vs Pentax RZ18
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Canon N vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon N versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe N was introduced 17 months later than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the N scores versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax RZ18
| N | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon N
| RZ18 | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Pentax RZ18
| N | RZ18 |
|---|
Canon N vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon N enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the N and the RZ18.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon N vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and RZ18.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher N provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon N vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-9L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $299 | $210 |
