Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2013
- Previous Model is Canon S110
(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
Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon S120 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S120 was released 12 months later than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the S120 scores vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung EX2F
S120 | EX2F | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | December 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Crisper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon S120
EX2F | S120 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung EX2F
S120 | EX2F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon S120 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Canon S120 versus Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S120 compared to the EX2F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and EX2F.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S120 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S120 | Samsung EX2F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-26 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 217 grams (0.48 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 246 | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $449 | $478 |