Nikon S4300 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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).

Examine the Nikon S4300 and Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.