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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 11 months prior to the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR EX2F 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 EX2F Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2012More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR EX2F 

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the EX2F.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and EX2F.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung EX2F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 157 grams (0.35 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $478