Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The N was released 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the N scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
N | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon N
Galaxy Camera 4G | N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
N | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N enjoys external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the N vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and Galaxy Camera 4G.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | - |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $550 |