Canon PowerShot N Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot N is a 12MP 1/2.3 inch compact camera — with 1080p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot N Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot N
Key Features — Canon PowerShot N
12MP 1/2.3-Inch Sensor: Paired with a DIGIC 5 processor, this sensor handles everyday shooting with an ISO range of 80–6400.
Distinctive Square Body: Measures 79 x 60 x 29 mm and weighs 195g, making it one of the more compact and pocketable point-and-shoots available.
Tilt-Type Touchscreen LCD: A 2.8-inch 461,000-dot tilting touchscreen serves as the primary interface for framing, touch focus, and menu control.
Optical Image Stabilization: Built-in OIS compensates for camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful in lower light.
Built-In Wi-Fi: Enables wireless image transfer and remote control without needing a cable or card reader.
1080p Video Recording: Captures full HD footage at 24fps or 30fps, suitable for casual video alongside stills.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot N
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.3 inch |
| Resolution | 12MP |
| Processor | DIGIC 5 |
| ISO Range | 80 – 6400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Face Detection AF |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4000x3000 |
| Burst Rate | 2.3 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Canon PowerShot N
The Canon PowerShot N is a 12MP point-and-shoot compact built around a 1/2.3-inch sensor and powered by the DIGIC 5 image processor. Its square-format body measures just 79 x 60 x 29 mm and tips the scales at 195g, making it genuinely pocket-sized. The 2.8-inch tilt-type touchscreen LCD with 461,000 dots resolution is the sole framing tool — there is no viewfinder.
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) is included to counter camera shake during handheld shots. The native ISO spans 80 to 6400, and five color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Black & White — give shooters some creative flexibility at the capture stage. Burst shooting reaches 2.3fps, while video tops out at 1080p at 24fps or 30fps in 8-bit.
Storage is via microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC cards, and Wi-Fi is built in for wireless connectivity. The autofocus system uses contrast detection across 9 points with face detection AF support.
Pros — Canon PowerShot N
- ✓Compact and lightweight at 195g with dimensions of 79 x 60 x 29 mm — genuinely pocketable
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shake for handheld shooting
- ✓2.8-inch tilt-type touchscreen LCD with 461,000 dots offers flexible framing and touch control
Cons — Canon PowerShot N
- ✗No optical viewfinder — the tilt LCD is the only framing option
- ✗Burst shooting is limited to 2.3fps, which is modest for action or fast-moving subjects
- ✗Battery rated for approximately 200 shots (CIPA) — relatively low capacity for extended shooting sessions
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