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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
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
  • Introduced December 2012
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The P7700 was brought out 6 months after the EX2F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P7700 matches up versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung EX2F

 P7700 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon P7700

 EX2F P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Samsung EX2F

 P7700 EX2F 
IntroducedMay 2013December 2012Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P7700 compared to the EX2F.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and EX2F is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
65
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
75
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-05-28 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 48
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.5
DXO Low light rating 191 209
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $478