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Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Released April 2015
Samsung EX2F
(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
  • Launched December 2012
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon XC10 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the XC10 (1") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was released 2 years after the EX2F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the XC10 grades versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung EX2F

 XC10 EX2F 
LaunchedApril 2015December 2012Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution1k0kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon XC10

 EX2F XC10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung EX2F

 XC10 EX2F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the XC10 versus the EX2F.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX2F is 54 and 90 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and EX2F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The XC10 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern XC10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
features focus by touch
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (1,040g)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
43
features focus by touch
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (1,040 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no RAW support
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,040g)
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung EX2F
 Canon XC10Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon XC10 Samsung EX2F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-08 2012-12-18
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 20000 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LP-E6N SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,599 $478