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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P7000
  • Updated by Nikon P7700
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
  • Announced December 2012
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P7100 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was brought out 10 months before the EX2F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P7100 matches up against the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Samsung EX2F

 P7100 EX2F 
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon P7100

 EX2F P7100 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2012More recent by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Samsung EX2F

 P7100 EX2F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Nikon P7100 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P7100 versus the EX2F.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and EX2F is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung EX2F to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older P7100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7100
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
45
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7100
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (395 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7100
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average (395 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average (395 grams)
71
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7100 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-20 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 48
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 11.5
DXO Low light rating 165 209
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $750 $478