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Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon S120
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung EX2F

 S120 EX2F 
AnnouncedNovember 2013December 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon S120

 EX2F S120 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung EX2F

 S120 EX2F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (217 grams)
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
67
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (217 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
57
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (217 grams)
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Canon S120 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung EX2F
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