Nikon S32 vs Samsung EX2F
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
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- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Announced February 2014
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- 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
- Announced December 2012
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S32 and Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S32 (1/3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S32 was brought out 14 months after the EX2F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S32 grades against the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung EX2F
| S32 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 | December 2012 | More modern by 14 months | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S32
| EX2F | S32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung EX2F
| S32 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S32 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S32 versus the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and EX2F.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon S32 will give you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S32 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung EX2F |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-02-07 | 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 surface area | 17.3mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| 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 | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 294g (0.65 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" 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 | 220 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $478 |