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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The N was launched within a month of the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the N grades vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 N Galaxy Camera 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon N

 Galaxy Camera N 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions4.8"2.8"Larger display (+2")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 N Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N comes with external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the N vs the Galaxy Camera.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
72
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone port
36
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G touch 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $450