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Quick facts

Full name: Canon PowerShot N2

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Canon PowerShot N2 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2014 · Released about 12 years ago
Sensor
6.16 × 4.62 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
16.1 MP
Lens
28 - 224 mm
Zoom
8×
Weight
201 g
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-9L Li-ion battery
Storage
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.
  • Test video recording, microphones, stabilization, and the ports you expect to use.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
7.7 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(6.16² + 4.62²) = 7.7 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
28 mm²

Sensor surface area

6.16 × 4.62 ≈ 28 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
1.33 µm

Pixel pitch

6.16 ÷ 4,633 × 1000 = 1.33 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
1.77 µm²

Pixel area

1.33² = 1.77 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
56.57 MP/cm²

Pixel density

16.1 MP ÷ 28 mm² ≈ 56.57 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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6.16 × 4.62 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
16.1 MP
Total pixels
16.8 MP
Sensor
6.16 × 4.62 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
4,633 × 3,475
Maximum image
4,608 × 3,456
Crop factor
5.62

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–3,200
Viewfinder
None
Display
2.8 in / 461,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
1,920 × 1,080
Storage media
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-9L Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
201 g
Dimensions
80.9 × 62 × 32.3 mm
Release year
2014

Canon Camera Museum

Aperture Priority
No
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-9L
Brand
Canon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
5.62
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
80.9 x 62 x 32.3 mm
Effective Megapixels
16.10
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
28 - 224 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 100 - 3200
Macro Focus Range
1 cm
Manual Focus
—
Max Aperture
f3.0 - f5.9
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f16.9 - f33.2
Max Image Resolution
4608 x 3456
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
Max Video Resolution
1920x1080 (30p)
Metering
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
1 sec
Model
PowerShot N2
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
8x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
461,000 dots
Screen Size
2.8"
Sensor Resolution
4627 x 3479
Sensor Size
1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
No
Storage Types
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Total Megapixels
16.80
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
✓
Viewfinder
None
Weight
201 g
White Balance Presets
5
Wireless
✓
Year
2014

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