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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S6200 was introduced 16 months earlier than the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S6200 scores against the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung EX2F

 S6200 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S6200

 EX2F S6200 
ReleasedDecember 2012August 2011More recent by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung EX2F

 S6200 EX2F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6200 and the EX2F.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and EX2F.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S6200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S6200 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S6200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
70
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
71
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $478