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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Revealed December 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon S5300 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S5300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5300 was brought out 13 months later than the EX2F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S5300 scores vs the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung EX2F

 S5300 EX2F 
RevealedJanuary 2014December 2012More recent by 13 months
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S5300

 EX2F S5300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung EX2F

 S5300 EX2F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5300 versus Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S5300 vs the EX2F.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and EX2F.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5300 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S5300 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S5300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
66
lighter than competition (138 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
71
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/1.4-2.7
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $478