Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F
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![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon_PowerShot_SX700_HS_0.jpg)
![Samsung EX2F front Samsung EX2F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-EX2F/Samsung-EX2F-front.jpg)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Released December 2012
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Overview
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.
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung EX2F
SX700 HS | EX2F | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | December 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX700 HS
EX2F | SX700 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung EX2F
SX700 HS | EX2F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
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).
See the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Samsung-EX2F-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Samsung-EX2F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Samsung-EX2F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Samsung-EX2F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung EX2F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 294 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $478 |