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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 N Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon N

 Galaxy Camera 4G N 
Display dimension4.8"2.8"Larger display (+2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 N Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Same 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).

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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.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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

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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.

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
72
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Canon N vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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