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Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Released December 2012
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Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon N100 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The N100 was revealed 13 months later than the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the N100 grades against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung EX2F

 N100 EX2F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014December 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon N100

 EX2F N100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung EX2F

 N100 EX2F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 vs the EX2F.

Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and EX2F.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent N100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
34
manual focus
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (289 grams)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
65
great battery pack (330 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (289g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
includes external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others (289 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (294g)
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Canon N100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/1.4-2.7
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off 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 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $478