Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A3100 IS was announced 3 years prior to the EX2F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS has exterior dimensions 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 measurements 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS versus the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.