Nikon S6100 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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.

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

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.