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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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
  • Introduced December 2012
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung EX2F

 S3500 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S3500

 EX2F S3500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung EX2F

 S3500 EX2F 
IntroducedFebruary 2013December 2012Similar generation
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3500
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3500
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3500
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
69
lighter than competition (129g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
71
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-21 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/1.4-2.7
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $85 $478