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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SX20 IS EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX2F SX20 IS 
IntroducedDecember 2012July 2010Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SX20 IS EX2F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
37
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (600g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
35
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
50
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung EX2F
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