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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 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
  • Introduced December 2012
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 13 months before the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm X-S1 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Fujifilm X-S1

 EX2F Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedDecember 2012November 2011More modern by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm X-S1 EX2F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 features external dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the EX2F.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and EX2F is 52 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
46
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (920g)
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
43
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (920 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
26
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (920g)
71
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung EX2F
 Fujifilm X-S1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-24 2012-12-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.5
DXO Low light rating 216 209
Other
Battery ID NP-95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $478