Nikon S5200 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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.

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

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.