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Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the L22 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The L22 was manufactured 3 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L22 grades vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung EX2F

 L22 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon L22

 EX2F L22 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2010Newer by 34 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung EX2F

 L22 EX2F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L22 and the EX2F.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and EX2F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The L22 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (294g)
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $478