Canon 7D vs Samsung EX2F

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 7D versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The 7D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 7D grades versus the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D has external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 7D versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7D and the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and EX2F is 56 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 7D will resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.