Canon EOS R7 vs Samsung EX2F

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS R7 and the Samsung EX2F, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS R7 was introduced in May 2022 and Samsung EX2F was introduced in December 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS R7 Highlights

      • 32.5 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 651 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 15.0 fps Mechanical and 30.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 6 h Video Recording Limit
      • Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Samsung EX2F Highlights

      • 12.4 MP 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 640k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS R7 and Samsung EX2F.

      PROS

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      •   Video Capture
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/320 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)

      CONS

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 48
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 32.5 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Weight - 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Canon EOS R7

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS R7 over Samsung EX2F.

      Canon EOS R7 vs Samsung EX2F
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 32.5 Megapixel vs 12.4 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6960 x 4640 vs 4000 x 3000
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 640k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 660 shots vs 260 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Samsung EX2F

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung EX2F over Canon EOS R7.

      Canon EOS R7 vs Samsung EX2F
      Sensor Type CMOS vs BSI-CMOS
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 32,000 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 12,800
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz) vs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS R7 Samsung EX2F
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        HDMI Output Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS R7 Samsung EX2F
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS R7 and Samsung EX2F have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 1,620k dot and 640k dot resolutions respectively. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Canon EOS R7 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R7 has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.15x (0.72x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Samsung EX2F does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R7 features a 32.5 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.8 mm and a total area of 330 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Samsung EX2F features a 12.4 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Samsung EX2F has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS R7 is equipped with DIGIC X processor and can take pictures up to 6960 x 4640 resolution. Samsung EX2F can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization (6 stops of compensation in Canon EOS R7). On Canon EOS R7 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g 2.4 GHz on Canon EOS R7) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Canon EOS R7

      Canon EOS R7 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS R7 has a Micro HDMI and Samsung EX2F has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS R7 comes with LP-E6NH battery pack with battery life of 660 shots and Samsung EX2F comes with SLB-10A battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS R7 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Samsung EX2F has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS R7 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Canon EOS R7, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung EX2F. Canon EOS R7 can shoot continuously up to 30.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 15.0 fps with mechanical shutter. Samsung EX2F can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS R7 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 651 focusing points and Samsung EX2F has . Canon EOS R7 has detection range from -5 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS R7 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS R7 and ±5 range on Samsung EX2F. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on both models.


      Flash

      Samsung EX2F has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Canon EOS R7 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/320 sec on Canon EOS R7.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS R7 body has dimensions of 132 x 90 x 92 mm (5.2 x 3.54 x 3.62") and Samsung EX2F body has dimensions of 112 x 62 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 1.14"). Canon EOS R7 weighs 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz) and Samsung EX2F weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz).

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      132 mm

      90 mm

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      112 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS R7 and Samsung EX2F

      Canon EOS R7 and Samsung EX2F for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      GOOD
      83
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      GOOD
      82
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      GOOD
      82
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/320 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS R7 and Samsung EX2F and give them scores of 80 and 69 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      OVERALL
      80
      OVERALL
      69

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Sensor Resolution - 32.5 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 48

      Photo

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/320 sec
      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Video

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   651 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      GOOD
      80
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS R7

      Samsung EX2F

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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