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Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the L20 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The L20 was released 4 years before the EX2F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the L20 grades vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung EX2F

 L20 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon L20

 EX2F L20 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2009Newer by 47 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung EX2F

 L20 EX2F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon L20 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L20 compared to the EX2F.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung EX2F will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $120 $478