Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX710 HS versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX710 HS was launched 2 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS features outer 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 specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS vs the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and EX2F.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX710 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX710 HS will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.