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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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
  • Announced December 2012
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S8100 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The S8100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S8100 grades against the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung EX2F

 S8100 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S8100

 EX2F S8100 
AnnouncedDecember 2012September 2010More recent by 27 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung EX2F

 S8100 EX2F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S8100 and the EX2F.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and EX2F.

Clearly, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The S8100 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older S8100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $478