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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was released 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS matches up against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SX130 IS EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX2F SX130 IS 
AnnouncedDecember 2012August 2010More recent by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SX130 IS EX2F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS against the EX2F.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX2F is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older SX130 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
61
lighter than others in class (308g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
71
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2500s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $478