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Canon PowerShot N

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User ratings:
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3.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • Sharpness is also fairly impressive
  • the automatic algorithm is fairly competent
  • noise reduction algorithm is tasteful throughout the ISO spectrum

Cons

  • Errors are spread pretty evenly across the gamut
  • lens rarely produces chromatic aberration
  • Resolution is nearly cut in half at the telephoto end

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 2248 px
  • 3
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus
  • 2.8 in
  • yes

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Canon PowerShot N - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot N

Pros

  • Sharpness is also fairly impressive
  • the automatic algorithm is fairly competent
  • noise reduction algorithm is tasteful throughout the ISO spectrum
  • minimal design and integrated Wi-Fi also
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  • PowerShot N performed admirably
  • Excellent image quality over a broad ISO range
  • Solid movie mode with a dose of creativity
  • The unconventional body shape performs surprisingly well
  • Build quality is excellent
  • looks good and produces decent images

Cons

  • Errors are spread pretty evenly across the gamut
  • lens rarely produces chromatic aberration
  • Resolution is nearly cut in half at the telephoto end
  • thumb has no place to go except directly on top of the touchscreen
  • absurd design comes absurd usage
  • no sign of a shutter button or zoom lever
  • no right or wrong way to hold this camera
  • from a lack of direct control over the filter parameters
  • Like Loading
  • It does not store any personal data
  • thicker first section twists to control zoom distance

Canon PowerShot N - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 2248 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot N - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 2248 px
ProcessorDIGIC 5
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom8.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture3
Focal length equiv28 - 224
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
Continuous drive2.3 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Audio systemMono
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Dimensions
Weight6.14 oz
Width3.09 in
Height2.37 in
Depth1.15 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)280
Battery life (max)4.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage3.7 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.8 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots461000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder magnification10.0 x
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size16.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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Canon PowerShot N Canon - Editorial Reviews (29)

3.3
Based on 29 reviews
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Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot N Review
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Published: 25.11.2013
Canon PowerShot N Review

The Canon PowerShot N was launched earlier this year (April 2013) for S$399 and is available only in one color, white. It uses a micro SD memory card, has a 12.1 megapixels CMOS sensor featuring a DIGIC 5 image processor, and has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. For the full specifications, check out Canon PowerShot N's Specification  …

Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot N Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 23.07.2020
Canon PowerShot N Review
4.6

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Canon PowerShot NPerformanceDesignValueCanon PowerShot N Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.1Expert RatingAre you a vlogger? Looking for the best vlogging cameras under 300? Then perhaps the Canon PowerShot N will be on your wishlist. Featuring 1080p Full HD video capturing capabilities and decent photo quality, the PowerShot N is more than ready to broadcast your pretty face to social media and beyond. Do you have the right camera for your vlog? Check out our […]

Canon PowerShot N Canon Powershot N Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 29.05.2013
Canon Powershot N Review | Photography Blog
3.5

Expert review of the Canon PowerShot N camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Canon PowerShot N Hands-on with the Canon PowerShot N and the EOS 100D
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Published: 04.04.2013
Hands-on with the Canon PowerShot N and the EOS 100D

Canon's latest cameras are unlike any it's ever released; the PowerShot N is a tiny Wi-Fi compact camera built around a tilting touch-screen and no shutter button, while the EOS 100D is quite possibly the world's smallest and lightest DSLR camera made to date. Hit the link and check them out (with video).

Canon PowerShot N Canon Powershot N Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 29.05.2013
Canon Powershot N Review | Photography Blog
3.5

A cursory glance reveals that the new Canon Powershot N is no ordinary compact camera. Designed to compete with the ever more ubiquitous smartphone, the PowerShot N takes a radically different approach to every other compact that we've tested before, with a unique square design and innovative control system. Can it take on the mighty smart phone though? Find out in our in-depth Canon Powershot N review...

Canon PowerShot N Review: Canon Powershot N
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 12.06.2013
Review: Canon Powershot N

This is a beautifully made, cute compact camera that takes decent pictures.

Canon PowerShot N Review: Canon Powershot N
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Brisbane Times
Published: 12.06.2013
Review: Canon Powershot N

This is a beautifully made, cute compact camera that takes decent pictures.

Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot N review: Nice smartphone camera companion
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CNET
Published: 28.05.2013
Canon PowerShot N review: Nice smartphone camera companion
3.5

Here's a pocket camera that doesn't necessarily beat smartphones, but joins them.

Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot N Review | WhatsYourTech.ca
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Canon PowerShot N Review | WhatsYourTech.ca
Canon PowerShot N Review: Quick Review - Canon PowerShot N
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Review: Quick Review - Canon PowerShot N

In the realm of portable cameras, it’s all too easy to start longing for something a little different, that rocks the compact camera boat a little and stands out from the crowd. Enter the PowerShot N.

Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot N Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 11.05.2013
Canon PowerShot N Review | Digital Trends

Canon takes a bold step in creating a fresh camera concept that’d be appealing to the younger generations, but it misses many opportunities to create something that could rival the smartphone photography experience.

Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot N Hands-On
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Photography Bay
Published: 15.01.2013
Canon PowerShot N Hands-On

The Canon PowerShot N is definitely one of the most unique cameras released this year at CES 2013. While it offers common features found in modern point and shoot cameras (like a 12.MP sensor and a…

Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot N Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.06.2013
Canon PowerShot N Review
3.0

The Canon PowerShot N packs a neat Creative Shot mode, but it doesn't let you select your favorite filters and its design makes it a frustrating camera with which to shoot.

Canon PowerShot N Canon N Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.01.2013
Canon N Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Canon N is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CMOS sensor and 28-224 mm F3.0-5.9 lens. Read our N review to find its pros and cons.

Canon PowerShot N Canon N review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.05.2013
Canon N review
3.5

It's fun and designed to be your smartphone companion