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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
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 P7800 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7800 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

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The P7800 was announced 12 months after the EX2F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P7800 matches up versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung EX2F

 P7800 EX2F 
ReleasedNovember 2013December 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon P7800

 EX2F P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung EX2F

 P7800 EX2F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 features outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P7800 and the EX2F.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and EX2F is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and EX2F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger P7800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294g)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
75
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (294g)
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Flash options - 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 48
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.5
DXO Low light score 200 209
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $478