Nikon S8200 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S8200 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S8200 was revealed 16 months prior to the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S8200 grades against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S8200 versus the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and EX2F.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S8200 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S8200 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.