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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 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
  • Released December 2012
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S5200 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S5200 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S5200 was revealed 2 months after the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5200 grades versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung EX2F

 S5200 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S5200

 EX2F S5200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung EX2F

 S5200 EX2F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2012Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S5200 vs the EX2F.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5200 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S5200 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 160 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $478