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Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung EX2F

 D30 EX2F 
RevealedFebruary 2014December 2012More recent by 15 months
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon D30

 EX2F D30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung EX2F

 D30 EX2F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
33
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
60
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
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Canon D30 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot D30Samsung 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