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Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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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Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L19 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was announced 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the L19 scores against the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung EX2F

 L19 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon L19

 EX2F L19 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2009More modern by 47 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung EX2F

 L19 EX2F 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 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).

Examine the Nikon L19 and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L19 vs the EX2F.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and EX2F.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L19 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung EX2F will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
57
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
71
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $478