Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was brought out 9 months after the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX510 HS scores vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and EX2F is 80 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The more recent SX510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.