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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
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 SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very comparable but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 10 months earlier than the EX2F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX240 HS grades against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung EX2F

 SX240 HS EX2F 
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX2F SX240 HS 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2012More recent by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung EX2F

 SX240 HS EX2F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the EX2F.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and EX2F.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
37
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
61
lighter than competition (224 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $478