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Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed 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 A810 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A810 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A810 was introduced 10 months earlier than the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A810 matches up vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung EX2F

 A810 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon A810

 EX2F A810 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2012Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung EX2F

 A810 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A810 vs the EX2F.

Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and EX2F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A810 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A810 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
71
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
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Canon A810 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-12-18
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $478