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Canon N vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon N vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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 N vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung EX2F

 N EX2F 
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon N

 EX2F N 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung EX2F

 N EX2F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2012Same generation
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon N vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon N vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Canon N vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon N vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (294 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
72
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of external microphone socket
71
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Canon N vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G touch AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $478