Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.