Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S3500 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S3500 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S3500 was manufactured 3 months later than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3500 matches up versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S3500 versus the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S3500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S3500 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.