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Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • New Model is Canon G12
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G11 was released 4 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G11 matches up versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung EX2F

 G11 EX2F 
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon G11

 EX2F G11 
RevealedDecember 2012December 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung EX2F

 G11 EX2F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G11 and the EX2F.

Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and EX2F is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and EX2F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung EX2F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (375g)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (375g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (294g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
60
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (375g)
71
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Canon G11 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 11.5
DXO Low light rating 169 209
Other
Battery ID NB-7L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $478