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Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D810
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
  • Announced December 2012
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Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon D850 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 between the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The D850 was announced 4 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D850 grades versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Samsung EX2F

 D850 EX2F 
AnnouncedAugust 2017December 2012More recent by 57 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k0kCrisper screen (+2359k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon D850

 EX2F D850 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Samsung EX2F

 D850 EX2F 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D850 has got physical dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D850 and Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D850 compared to the EX2F.

Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and EX2F is 54 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D850 and EX2F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D850 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D850 will offer extra detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D850 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D850
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
42
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D850
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
66
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,840 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
65
better than average battery life (1,840 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,840 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
30
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
71
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Nikon D850 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon D850Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D850 Samsung EX2F
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-08-24 2012-12-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 153 -
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,359 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 48
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.5
DXO Low light rating 2660 209
Other
Battery life 1840 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $2,997 $478