Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon S9300
(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
- Introduced December 2012

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S9100 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The S9100 was released 17 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S9100 matches up against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung EX2F
S9100 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S9100
EX2F | S9100 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung EX2F
S9100 | EX2F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).
Check out the Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9100 compared to the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and EX2F.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S9100 has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged S9100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung EX2F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 | 270 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $478 |