Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung EX2F
S3500 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S3500
EX2F | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial 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 S3500 and Samsung EX2F
S3500 | EX2F | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | December 2012 | Similar 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).
Check out the Nikon S3500 and Samsung EX2F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Samsung EX2F | |
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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 |