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Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon G16 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G16 was manufactured 12 months later than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G16 grades against the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung EX2F

 G16 EX2F 
LaunchedNovember 2013December 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon G16

 EX2F G16 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung EX2F

 G16 EX2F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G16 versus the EX2F.

Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and EX2F is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and EX2F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern G16 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356g)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
64
good battery life (360 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (356g)
71
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than others (294g)
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Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 48
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.5
DXO Low light score 230 209
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $478