Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD4500 IS was announced 17 months before the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and EX2F.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD4500 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.