Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F
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Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-600 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-600 scores against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Samsung EX2F
| E-600 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus E-600
| EX2F | E-600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Samsung EX2F
| E-600 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
| Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
| Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions 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 Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-600 vs the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and EX2F is 71 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and EX2F.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-600 has the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged E-600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Olympus E-600 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus E-600 | Samsung EX2F |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-30 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Number of lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 515 gr (1.14 lb) | 294 gr (0.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 55 | 48 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 541 | 209 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $0 | $478 |