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Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S30 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar but the S30 (1/3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S30 was launched 10 months before the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S30 grades against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung EX2F

 S30 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S30

 EX2F S30 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2012More modern by 10 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung EX2F

 S30 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 features external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S30 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S30 compared to the EX2F.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S30 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (214 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
52
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (214g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
23
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (214g)
71
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 214 grams (0.47 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 240 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $478