Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A2300
| EX2F | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2012 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung 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 |
