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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Released December 2012
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S6100 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S6100 was announced 22 months earlier than the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6100 matches up vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung EX2F

 S6100 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S6100

 EX2F S6100 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2011Newer by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung EX2F

 S6100 EX2F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6100 and the EX2F.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and EX2F.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S6100 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S6100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S6100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
65
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $195 $478