The initial reaction when customers see the Canon PowerShot N, “That’s not a camera that is a toy!” It is designed for the millennium and for the young generation who wants to experiments with their shots using different filters.

 

Design

Canon PowerShot N is not your usual digital camera with the common shutter button and zoom settings. You need to control these functions with the use of rings that are around the lens. It may look square but it is slimmer than other cameras. It is available in white and black shade with a flash and a focus assist beam that ranges up to 3 feet.

 

It is not hard to handle the camera because it has a touch screen capabilities. You can simply place you right thumb on the back of the camera to have a firm hold on it and the rest of the fingers can touch the other functions very easily and conveniently. You can also tilt the screen so you can angle it correctly to your preference. If you want to use the zoom, you can simply control the narrow ring just about the 8x lens.

 

Features

• Dimensions: 2.4 x 3.1 x 1.2 inches

• Video Resolution: 720p, 1080p

• Type: Compact

• Sensor Size: 6.2 x 4.6 (1/2.3") mm

• Sensor Type: CMOS

• Maximum ISO: 6400

• 35-mm Equivalent (Wide): 28 mm

• 35-mm Equivalent (Telephoto): 224 mm

• Megapixels: 12 MP

• Media Format: microSD

• Optical Zoom: 8 x

• LCD Aspect Ratio: 4:3

• LCD size: 2.8 inches

• LCD dots: 461000

• Lines Per Picture Height: 1970

• Boot time: 1.9 seconds

• Touch Screen: Yes

• Interface Ports: mini USB

• Shutter Lag: 0.1 seconds

• Recycle time: 0.5 seconds

• Weight: 6.9 oz

 

Pros

Canon PowerShot N has Wi-Fi functionality which makes uploading pictures to your Facebook and Instagram account very easy. It also has somewhat the same filters with Instagram so you do not to take a lot of time editing your photos when you upload them. It has excellent ISO performance of 4600. It has sharp lens with touch screen display.

 

Cons

Its dimension is 2.4 x 3.1 x 1.2 inches which makes it difficult to hold and use. The few physical controls make the camera tricky and make you read the manual thoroughly before use. Otherwise, you will have to bring along the user manual so you can use the functions correctly. You can’t replace the battery of the camera due to its in-camera charging. It is very inconvenient especially if you are travelling. Although it has Instagram like filter, it is limited and the flash could be better.

 

Warranty

Canon PowerShot N provides 1 year warranty to its buyer given that it is handled properly and the instructions on the user manual have been correctly followed. You can start claiming your warranty as soon as you purchased the unit. Make sure that you have the proof of purchase with the serial number and date very visible and no changes has been made.

 

Conclusion

Canon PowerShot N has a creative shot mode has limited filters and designs. Although it may seem frustrating, you can always look for other ways to filter and design your pictures online. If you really want a small digital camera with a few buttons to manage, you can check out this one.