Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was unveiled 2 years after the EX2F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX610 HS scores against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS and the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and EX2F.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX610 HS will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.