Canon G16 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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.

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

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.