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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was introduced 22 months prior to the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX220 HS scores against the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung EX2F

 SX220 HS EX2F 
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX2F SX220 HS 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2011Newer by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung EX2F

 SX220 HS EX2F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the EX2F.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and EX2F.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
38
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (294g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung EX2F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon SX220 HS Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $478