• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon N2 advantages over Nikon B600

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 99 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    201g vs 500g
    Lighter weight
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon B600 advantages over Canon N2

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,440 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    6 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.7 fps vs 2.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

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 B600
Canon N
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon B600 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 B600
Nikon S6500
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon B600 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 B600
Nikon S6900
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon B600 vs Nikon S6900

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Canon N2
Canon SX540 HS
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon N2 vs Canon SX540 HS

Nikon B600
Canon SX540 HS
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon B600 vs Canon SX540 HS

Compared to Nikon B700

Canon N2
Nikon B700
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon N2 vs Nikon B700

Nikon B600
Nikon B700
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Newer
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon B600 vs Nikon B700

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