Nikon AW100 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon AW100 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the AW100 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The AW100 was released 16 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AW100 grades vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 has outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

See the Nikon AW100 and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AW100 against the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AW100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon AW100 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older AW100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.