Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Released February 2014
(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
- Revealed December 2012

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar but the D30 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The D30 was unveiled 15 months later than the EX2F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D30 scores vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung EX2F
D30 | EX2F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | December 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon D30
EX2F | D30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung EX2F
D30 | EX2F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 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).
Compare the Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D30 vs the EX2F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and EX2F.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The D30 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The fresher D30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Samsung EX2F | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Samsung EX2F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $478 |