Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3200 IS was launched 23 months before the EX2F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS versus the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and EX2F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3200 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon A3200 IS will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.