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Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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 S800c vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S800c versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S800c (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S800c was launched 2 months later than the EX2F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S800c scores against the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung EX2F

 S800c EX2F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k0kCrisper screen (+819k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S800c

 EX2F S800c 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung EX2F

 S800c EX2F 
RevealedFebruary 2013December 2012Similar age

Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S800c and the EX2F.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and EX2F.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S800c because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S800c will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (140 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (140 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (140 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
71
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 819k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 140 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $290 $478