Nikon S3300 vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S3300 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S3300 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3300 grades versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 features external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 and the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and EX2F.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S3300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S3300 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S3300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.