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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S9300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S9300 was introduced 5 months before the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S9300 scores against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung EX2F

 S9300 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon S9300

 EX2F S9300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung EX2F

 S9300 EX2F 
LaunchedJuly 2012December 2012Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 compared to the EX2F.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and EX2F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S9300 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S9300 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
71
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (294g)
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-16 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $478