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Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon S95
  • New Model is Canon S110
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon S100 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The S100 was released 12 months before the EX2F which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S100 scores vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Samsung EX2F

 S100 EX2F 
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon S100

 EX2F S100 
RevealedDecember 2012December 2011More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon S100 and Samsung EX2F

 S100 EX2F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 has external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S100 against the EX2F.

Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
61
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
36
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
71
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Canon S100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot S100Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type 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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 48
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.5
DXO Low light score 153 209
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $429 $478