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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1100 IS grades against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 A1100 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution115k0kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX2F A1100 IS 
LaunchedDecember 2012February 2009Newer by 46 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung EX2F

 A1100 IS EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS and the EX2F.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and EX2F.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The A1100 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
71
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $478