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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 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
  • Introduced December 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 10 months prior to the EX2F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2400 IS grades vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 A2400 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A2400 IS

 EX2F A2400 IS 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2012More modern by 10 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung EX2F

 A2400 IS EX2F 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the EX2F.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and EX2F.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A2400 IS will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (126g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (190 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
71
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (294 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $478