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Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S33 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was announced 2 years after the EX2F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S33 scores vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung EX2F

 S33 EX2F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015December 2012Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S33

 EX2F S33 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung EX2F

 S33 EX2F 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 and the EX2F.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S33 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S33 will produce extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S33 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (13 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (221g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
58
weather proof
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 7.7 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 4.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $478