Canon PowerShot N

durability, zoom, portability, usability, image quality

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, size, portability, design, performance

battery

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Bedienbarkeit, Leistung, Größe, Design, Bildschirm

95% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

100% des avis sur Amazon.fr donnent une note favorable à ce produit.

88% di recensioni su Amazon.it attribuiscono a questo prodotto una valutazione positiva.

100% de los comentarios en Amazon.es otorgan a este producto una calificación positiva.

With smartphones taking over on the low-end point-and-shoot segment, we have always said that camera makers need to come up with something attractive or exit the business. The PowerShot N is a good attempt toward the right road, but in the wrong...

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Sharp lens. Excellent high ISO performance. Wi-Fi. Instagram-like image filters. Touch screen display.

Difficult to hold and operate. Few physical controls. In-camera charging only. Limited manual filter capability. Weak flash.

If you aren't near Wi-Fi but would still like to get a photo online, you can transfer photos directly to your iOS or Android device. Just download the free Canon Camera Window app from the iTunes store or Google Play store. The camera can set up a peer...

Compact design ; Creative Mode ; The fact that it's different

Unintuitive shutter button ; Focus can be rather soft ; Price

Easy to use ; One-touch Wi-Fi ; Small size ; Good sensor, Responsive touch-control

Slightly awkward to hold ; Little manual control ; Restricted LCD movement

Creative Shot mode is a clear strength of this camera, it produces some superb images and makes even the least imaginative photographer seem creative. However, not being able to connect directly to Twitter and Facebook etc introduces an extra layer of...

Interesting design gives the N a unique look ; Image quality is better than many point-n-shoots ; Response times are fast versus other beginner-level models ; Touch screen LCD is very responsive ; Can record images by touching the screen ; LCD screen...

Price is too high ; Images aren't sharp enough for creating large prints ; Camera's operational design is awkward ; Zoom ring design just doesn't work well for advancing 8x optical zoom ; Shutter ring is too close to the camera body and too thin to use...

While it's nice to see Canon take a chance with the PowerShot N's interesting camera design, the manufacturer seems to have missed the mark with this model. With its touch screen LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, and lack of control buttons, it needed a redesigned...

Very small, Innovative space-saving design, Built-in wifi, Removable battery and memory

Unconventional design won't suit everyone, Some fall off in focus towards edges, Some colours lack a little pop

Overall, it's a slightly mixed bag. The unconventional body shape performs surprisingly well, and Canon's re-imagining of how a compact camera can and should work has been successful. Indeed, it's been so successful that it might have been more...

The awards program recognizes the best product designs from a wide range of areas, including industrial products, consumer electronics and household goods, along with vehicles, sports items and furnishings. In addition to the IDEA bronze award, the...