Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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).

Compare the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.