Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced June 2013
(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
Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S31 and Samsung EX2F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the S31 (1/2.9") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S31 was unveiled 7 months after the EX2F which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S31 matches up versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Samsung EX2F
S31 | EX2F | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | December 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S31
EX2F | S31 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Samsung EX2F
S31 | EX2F | |||
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Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S31 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S31 and Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S31 vs the EX2F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and EX2F.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S31 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung EX2F will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S31 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S31 | Samsung EX2F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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/1.4-2.7 |
Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 294 grams (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $90 | $478 |