Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.