Nikon S31 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.