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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3000 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3000 IS grades against the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 A3000 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX2F A3000 IS 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2010Newer by 35 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung EX2F

 A3000 IS EX2F 
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the EX2F.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3000 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung EX2F will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
71
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 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 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 NB-8L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $240 $478