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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the S5100 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The S5100 was unveiled 3 years before the EX2F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S5100 matches up vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung EX2F

 S5100 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S5100

 EX2F S5100 
LaunchedDecember 2012August 2010Fresher by 28 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung EX2F

 S5100 EX2F 
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S5100 vs the EX2F.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and EX2F.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The S5100 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older S5100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (132g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
71
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (294g)
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $478