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Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon S90
  • Renewed by Canon S100
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
  • Released December 2012
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Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S95 was brought out 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S95 matches up versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung EX2F

 S95 EX2F 
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon S95

 EX2F S95 
ReleasedDecember 2012November 2010More recent by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung EX2F

 S95 EX2F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S95 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S95 against the EX2F.

Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung EX2F to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S95
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
71
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Canon S95 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot S95Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-11-23 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 153 209
Other
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - One
Pricing at release $495 $478