Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX30 IS
| EX2F | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2012 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 27 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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 type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.
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 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.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung 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 |