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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S8000 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S8000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S8000 was manufactured 3 years before the EX2F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S8000 matches up versus the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung EX2F

 S8000 EX2F 
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S8000

 EX2F S8000 
LaunchedDecember 2012June 2010More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung EX2F

 S8000 EX2F 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S8000 compared to the EX2F.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and EX2F.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S8000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S8000 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
61
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
37
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
71
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $478