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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The A3400 IS was announced 10 months before the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 A3400 IS EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A3400 IS

 EX2F A3400 IS 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2012Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung EX2F

 A3400 IS EX2F 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS has external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS vs the EX2F.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and EX2F.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3400 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon A3400 IS will result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (126g)
has touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (294g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (294 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $478