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Canon PowerShot N2

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3.7
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User ratings:
39
4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
10
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3.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • fast and accurate
  • very good viewing angles and colour accuracy

Cons

  • Images become a little softer at ISO 400 and again
  • shoots continuous shots at 2
  • The LED flash is quite bright

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16.1 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus
  • 2.8 in
  • yes

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Canon PowerShot N2 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot N2

Pros

  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • fast and accurate
  • very good viewing angles and colour accuracy
  • The screen is also nice and responsive to your touch
  • very attractive images with crisp detail
  • N2 is fairly minimalist when it comes to physical controls
  • footage is sharp
  • with accurate colors and quick focus
  • solid and well-built
  • comfortable and secure handling
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • Images become a little softer at ISO 400 and again
  • shoots continuous shots at 2
  • The LED flash is quite bright
  • N2 only has five conventional filters
  • pathetic LED flash and disappointing battery life
  • Canon PowerShot N2 s flash is pathetic
  • questionable control design and ergonomics
  • barrel distortion at the 28mm-equivalent wide angle setting
  • cameras that are no longer available in shops
  • Auto-focus does not allow you to select specific focus points
  • Cameras will only work with the memory cards listed for each model

Canon PowerShot N2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16.1 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Canon - Video Reviews (9)

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Canon PowerShot N2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.1 Mpx
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom8.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture3
Focal length equiv28 - 224
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramno
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
Scene modesSelf-portrait
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.35 oz
Width3.19 in
Height2.44 in
Depth1.27 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)200
Battery life (max)3.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Energy Star certifiedno
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.8 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots461000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Viewfinder
Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
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
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

Canon PowerShot N2 - Q&A

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Canon PowerShot N2 Canon - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.3
Based on 10 reviews
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Canon PowerShot N2 Canon Powershot N2 Review
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Canon Powershot N2 Review
3.5

We review the new Canon Powershot N2 - a minimalist camera designed to be easy to use and connects to Wi-Fi for instant sharing.

Canon PowerShot N2 Canon PowerShot N2 Preview - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot N2 Preview - Steve's Digicams

Canon has announced a successor to the elegantly designed N. The new PowerShot N2 looks similar to its predecessor, as this camera's main feature is a general lack of external buttons in favor of a touchscreen approach. You still get a 2.8

Canon PowerShot N2 Review : Canon PowerShot N2
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Review : Canon PowerShot N2

Certainly the smallest <b>PowerShot</b> I have ever seen or used. Its small size means that certain features are in different places. It uses a micro SD card and the TFT display takes all of the rear of the unit, yes it is small, small pocket small.

Canon PowerShot N2 Canon N2 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 15.09.2014
Canon N2 Review

Canon's unique PowerShot N2 gets a selfie-friendly display and a host of other upgrades. Read our Canon N2 preview for more!

Canon PowerShot N2 Canon PowerShot N2 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 22.04.2015
Canon PowerShot N2 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

Designed to lure people away from using their smartphones as a camera, the Canon PowerShot N2 has a unique square design and innovative control system. Can it take on and beat the mighty smart phone? Find out in our in-depth Canon Powershot N2 review...

Canon PowerShot N2 Canon PowerShot N2 review
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Canon PowerShot N2 review

In het Canon PowerShot N2 productdossier lees je alles over de PowerShot N2. Lees wat de PowerShot N2 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Canon PowerShot N2 Canon PowerShot N2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 13.03.2015
Canon PowerShot N2 Review
3.0

The Canon PowerShot N2 improves upon its predecessor, but this pocket camera is still held back by a design that makes it downright awkward to use.

Canon PowerShot N2 Canon refines its quirky square pocket camera for the PowerShot N2
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CNET
Published: 15.09.2014
Canon refines its quirky square pocket camera for the PowerShot N2

The Wi-Fi-enabled ultracompact gets the screen it should have had the first time around, not to me ntion other feature tweaks.

Canon PowerShot N2 Canon introduces social-oriented PowerShot N2
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DPReview
Published: 15.09.2014
Canon introduces social-oriented PowerShot N2

Canon has introduced the latest in its uniquely-shaped series of socially inclined PowerShots. The square-shaped PowerShot N2 is equipped with a 16.1MP CMOS sensor, 28-224mm equiv lens, and Wi-Fi with NFC, and wireless sharing is facilitated by Mobile Device Connect button. Read more

Canon PowerShot N2 Canon Powershot N2
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 06.10.2015
Canon Powershot N2

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Canon Powershot N2