Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX700 HS was introduced 15 months later than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX700 HS grades vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS vs the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and EX2F.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX700 HS will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.