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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S4300 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S4300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S4300 was introduced 10 months before the EX2F and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S4300 scores vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung EX2F

 S4300 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S4300

 EX2F S4300 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2012Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung EX2F

 S4300 EX2F 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S4300 and the EX2F.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and EX2F.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S4300 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S4300 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S4300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (139g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (139g)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (139g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (294 grams)
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 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 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 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $478