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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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 SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SD1300 IS was released 3 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SD1300 IS EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SD1300 IS

 EX2F SD1300 IS 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2010More modern by 34 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SD1300 IS EX2F 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS against the EX2F.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The SD1300 IS features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
71
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (294g)
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung EX2F
Alternate name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price - $478