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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S6300 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S6300 was launched 10 months prior to the EX2F and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6300 grades vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung EX2F

 S6300 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S6300

 EX2F S6300 
LaunchedDecember 2012February 2012More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung EX2F

 S6300 EX2F 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6300 and Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6300 against the EX2F.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S6300 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S6300 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (294g)
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $478