Canon N vs Samsung EX2F

Lets take a closer look at the Canon N versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the N (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N was manufactured about the same time to the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N scores vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N offers outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Canon N versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the N versus the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N and EX2F.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The N contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder.