Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was launched 20 months later than the EX2F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS and the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and EX2F is 81 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX2F.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.