• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 11.8 megapixels
  • 25.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon N2 advantages over Nikon 80

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 11.8 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon 80 advantages over Canon N2

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    15 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    74g vs 201g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/6400 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung ST66

Canon N2
Samsung ST66
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon N2 vs Samsung ST66

Nikon 80
Samsung ST66
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon 80 vs Samsung ST66

Compared to Canon N

Canon N2
Canon N
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon N2 vs Canon N

Nikon 80
Canon N
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon 80 vs Canon N

Compared to Nikon S6500

Canon N2
Nikon S6500
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon N2 vs Nikon S6500

Nikon 80
Nikon S6500
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon 80 vs Nikon S6500

Compared to Nikon S6900

Canon N2
Nikon S6900
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer exposure
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon N2 vs Nikon S6900

Nikon 80
Nikon S6900
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon 80 vs Nikon S6900

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Canon N2
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon N2 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

Nikon 80
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon 80 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

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