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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX30 IS was announced 3 years before the EX2F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SX30 IS EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX2F SX30 IS 
RevealedDecember 2012September 2010Fresher by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SX30 IS EX2F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS vs the EX2F.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX2F is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX30 IS will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
50
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (601 grams)
71
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2012-12-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
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, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 NB-7L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $478