• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony WX50 advantages over Canon N2

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    117g vs 201g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 2.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon N2 advantages over Sony WX50

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • 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 Sony W650

Sony WX50
Sony W650
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony W650

Canon N2
Sony W650
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon N2 vs Sony W650

Compared to Sony WX70

Sony WX50
Sony WX70
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70

Canon N2
Sony WX70
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon N2 vs Sony WX70

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony WX50
Samsung MV900F
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony WX50 vs Samsung MV900F

Canon N2
Samsung MV900F
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Canon N2 vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Canon N

Sony WX50
Canon N
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony WX50 vs 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

Compared to Nikon S6900

Sony WX50
Nikon S6900
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony WX50 vs 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

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