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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively close but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2100 IS grades versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 A2100 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX2F A2100 IS 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2009More modern by 46 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung EX2F

 A2100 IS EX2F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS vs the EX2F.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and EX2F.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The A2100 IS provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
71
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 185g (0.41 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $220 $478