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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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 S6000 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung EX2F

 S6000 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S6000

 EX2F S6000 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2010Fresher by 34 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung EX2F

 S6000 EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
71
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (294 grams)
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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