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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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 SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD4000 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SD4000 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX2F SD4000 IS 
LaunchedDecember 2012August 2010Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SD4000 IS EX2F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the EX2F.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and EX2F.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD4000 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (294g)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Samsung EX2F
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $478