Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 23 months prior to the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3300 IS grades against the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS and the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and EX2F.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3300 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A3300 IS will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.