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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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
  • Introduced December 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SX1 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX2F SX1 IS 
IntroducedDecember 2012March 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SX1 IS EX2F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS and the EX2F.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX2F is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and EX2F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615g)
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
32
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (615 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (615g)
71
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2012-12-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $478