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Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
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 G15 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G15 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The G15 was revealed 3 months earlier than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G15 scores vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung EX2F

 G15 EX2F 
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon G15

 EX2F G15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung EX2F

 G15 EX2F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012December 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 provides external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G15 compared to the EX2F.

Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and EX2F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and EX2F.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (352 grams)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery life (350 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (352 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (352 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Canon G15 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot G15Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 48
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 165 209
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $478