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Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Announced December 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon A2300 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The A2300 was introduced 10 months prior to the EX2F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2300 scores vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung EX2F

 A2300 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A2300

 EX2F A2300 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2012Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung EX2F

 A2300 EX2F 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2300 versus the EX2F.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2300 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon A2300 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A2300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-12-18
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 life 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $139 $478