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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 N Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon N

 Galaxy Camera 2 N 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution1037k461kClearer screen (+576k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 N Galaxy Camera 2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the N against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the N and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older N will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone jack
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 4.8"
Display resolution 461k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G touch HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $400