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Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
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
  • Introduced December 2012
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Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon D20 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D20 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The D20 was revealed 7 months later than the EX2F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D20 matches up versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung EX2F

 D20 EX2F 
IntroducedJune 2013December 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon D20

 EX2F D20 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung EX2F

 D20 EX2F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 features external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon D20 and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 versus the EX2F.

Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and EX2F.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The D20 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more modern D20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
60
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good 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

Canon D20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Canon D20 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung EX2F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $478