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Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
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
  • Revealed December 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D810A and Samsung EX2F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The D810A was introduced 2 years later than the EX2F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the D810A grades versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Samsung EX2F

 D810A EX2F 
RevealedFebruary 2015December 2012More recent by 27 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k0kSharper screen (+1229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon D810A

 EX2F D810A 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Samsung EX2F

 D810A EX2F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A has got outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D810A compared to the EX2F.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and EX2F is 55 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D810A and EX2F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D810A with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D810A will produce greater detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern D810A should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
42
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
30
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon D810ASamsung EX2F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D810A Samsung EX2F
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2012-12-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880g (1.94 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 1200 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $3,800 $478