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Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S630 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the S630 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S630 was introduced 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S630 grades versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung EX2F

 S630 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S630

 EX2F S630 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2009Newer by 47 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung EX2F

 S630 EX2F 
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S630 and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S630 and the EX2F.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and EX2F.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The S630 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The more aged S630 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.4-2.7
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 140g (0.31 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" 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 ID EN-L12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $478