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Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Launched December 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L810 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L810 was introduced 10 months before the EX2F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L810 grades vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung EX2F

 L810 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon L810

 EX2F L810 
LaunchedDecember 2012February 2012More recent by 10 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung EX2F

 L810 EX2F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 has external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L810 versus the EX2F.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and EX2F is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L810 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon L810 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L810 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
27
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $478