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Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Announced December 2012
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Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The D10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D10 grades vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Samsung EX2F

 D10 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon D10

 EX2F D10 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon D10 and Samsung EX2F

 D10 EX2F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 compared to the EX2F.

Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The D10 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more aged D10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
32
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
71
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (294g)
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Canon D10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot D10Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/5000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $478