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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(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
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
  • Introduced December 2012
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung EX2F

 S9100 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S9100

 EX2F S9100 
IntroducedDecember 2012July 2011Newer by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung EX2F

 S9100 EX2F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
61
lighter than others (214g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
71
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung EX2F
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