Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F
65 Imaging
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90 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released July 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
(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

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The SX20 IS was released 3 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX20 IS scores versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung EX2F
SX20 IS | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX20 IS
EX2F | SX20 IS | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung EX2F
SX20 IS | EX2F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS versus the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX2F is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and EX2F.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX20 IS features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The older SX20 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung EX2F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $500 | $478 |