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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 A3300 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A3300 IS

 EX2F A3300 IS 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2011Newer by 23 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung EX2F

 A3300 IS EX2F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $478