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Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 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
  • Launched December 2012
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Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon S200 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The S200 was launched 15 months later than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S200 scores versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung EX2F

 S200 EX2F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014December 2012Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon S200

 EX2F S200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung EX2F

 S200 EX2F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 against the EX2F.

Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and EX2F.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung EX2F to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S200 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
64
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
71
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Canon S200 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-21 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $293 $478