Canon N vs Sony WX50

Below, we are reviewing the Canon N and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 12 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the N grades versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N offers exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the N vs the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern N should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.