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Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
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
  • Announced December 2012
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P330 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The P330 was unveiled 3 months later than the EX2F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P330 grades against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Samsung EX2F

 P330 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon P330

 EX2F P330 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Samsung EX2F

 P330 EX2F 
AnnouncedMarch 2013December 2012Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P330 and the EX2F.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix P330Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-04 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 48
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.5
DXO Low light rating 213 209
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $478