Nikon S620 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S620 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S620 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S620 was announced 4 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S620 scores against the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S620 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 versus Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S620 and the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S620 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.