Canon A1300 vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
Photography Glossary Canon A1300 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1300 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.
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Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1300 grades versus the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung EX2F
| A1300 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A1300
| EX2F | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2012 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 10 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung EX2F
| A1300 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Canon A1300 and Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 and the EX2F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and EX2F.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A1300 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung EX2F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 score | not tested | 48 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $119 | $478 |