Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S6000 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the S6000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S6000 was released 3 years prior to the EX2F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S6000 grades against the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 and the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S6000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon S6000 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.