Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(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
- Announced December 2012
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively close but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD3500 IS was revealed 3 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD3500 IS grades against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung EX2F
SD3500 IS | EX2F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SD3500 IS
EX2F | SD3500 IS | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 34 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung EX2F
SD3500 IS | EX2F |
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD3500 IS versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the EX2F.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and EX2F.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD3500 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SD3500 IS will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Samsung EX2F |
Also called | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NB-6L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | - | $478 |