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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A4000 IS was released 10 months prior to the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 A4000 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A4000 IS

 EX2F A4000 IS 
LaunchedDecember 2012February 2012More recent by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung EX2F

 A4000 IS EX2F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS vs the EX2F.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and EX2F.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A4000 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A4000 IS will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (175 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (175 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (175 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 175 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $478