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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Launched December 2012
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SX120 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX2F SX120 IS 
LaunchedDecember 2012August 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SX120 IS EX2F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS versus the EX2F.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and EX2F is 87 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and EX2F.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
71
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $478