Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Introduced January 2013
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
N | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon N
Galaxy Camera 2 | N | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 4.8" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 461k | Clearer screen (+576k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
N | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |