Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Announced December 2012
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The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe A3500 IS was brought out at a similar time to the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A3500 IS grades vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung EX2F
| A3500 IS | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A3500 IS
| EX2F | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung EX2F
| A3500 IS | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | December 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS against the EX2F.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and EX2F.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3500 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A3500 IS will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung EX2F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 200 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $115 | $478 |
